Brazil's Congress approves constitutional amendment shortening the work week, seen as a win for Lula
Photo: The GuardianHow the sides differ Both left and alternative sources call it a win for Lula; left sources stress the measure's scope, alternative sources stress its hoped-for electoral boost.
Brazil's Congress has approved a measure to shorten the working week, and both outlets describe it as a political win for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of a presidential runoff. The Guardian reports it is a constitutional amendment capping the week at 40 hours and banning six-day weeks, which could affect up to 30 million workers. BBC News adds that Lula's supporters hope it will raise his popularity before the runoff, which it says is 10 days away.
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Presents the amendment as a concrete labor change, with a 40-hour cap and a ban on six-day weeks, that also gives Lula a political victory.
Presents the approval as a win for Lula and highlights supporters' hope that it will boost his popularity before the runoff.
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