# Brazil Approves 40-Hour Work Week, a Win for Lula Before Runoff

Brazil has cut the standard work week to 40 hours, handing President Lula a political victory as he heads into a runoff election. The change is expected to affect millions of workers and is widely seen as a boost to Lula's campaign at a pivotal moment.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/15/brazil-cuts-work-week-to-40-hours-lula-bolsonaro-election-runoff) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:45:42 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwy43pp08elo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:05:17 GMT