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Key Points

5 points
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Lula launched his last bid to stay president.

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He spoke to about 20,000 supporters in a stadium.

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The plan includes a shorter work week and protections for app‑based workers.

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App‑based work has grown a lot, and many people now work outside traditional jobs.

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Companies and some workers resist the proposed regulations.

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Summary

He addressed a crowd of workers in a historic stadium, recalling past labor protests.

Lula wants new rules to help workers who earn money through phone apps, like delivering food or rides.

He suggests a shorter work week and better pay and safety rules for these app workers.

Many companies and some workers are hesitant about the new ideas, and another politician, Flavio Bolsonaro, is also competing.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
reelection
trying to be chosen as president again
campaign
a series of events and messages to convince people to vote for someone
app‑based workers
people who do jobs using smartphone applications, such as food‑delivery or ride‑sharing services
union
a group that represents workers to protect their rights
regulation
rules made by the government to control how something works
formal job
a regular job with a contract, benefits, and legal protections
informal job
a job that does not have official contracts or many protections
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