Lula backs social security for app-based workers amid driver protests
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- •President Lula advocated for social security coverage for app-based workers on April 14, 2026.
- •Drivers using app-based platforms held protests opposing recent regulatory measures on the same day.
- •The protests reflect concerns over job security and working conditions in Brazil's gig economy.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If President Lula's administration successfully implements social security for app-based workers millions of gig economy workers in Brazil would gain improved labor protections and access to benefits, potentially reducing economic insecurity.
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