"We will take care of workers, women and children with love and not hate," said the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Feb. 15, 2023. | Photo: Twitter/@LulaOficial

Brasilia, February 16 (RHC)-- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced the resumption of some 14 000 infrastructure works that have been halted throughout the country.

Lula said, "I am announcing that more than 14 000 works paralyzed over the last few years will be back in operation," noting that this "will generate income, jobs, consumption and quality of life for the benefit of the poor."

The President's statements were made during a visit to the expansion works of a highway that crosses the entire northeast of the country in the town of Maruim, Sergipe state. 

According to Lula, these works have generated a thousand jobs, which "will make the giant wheel of the economy turn again."

Today in Maruim, Sergipe, we kicked off the resumption of more than 14 000 stopped works. We are rebuilding the country's growth and development policies. Brazil needs to work again and the people deserve more quality of life, jobs and dignity.

The Brazilian President also referred to a social subsidy plan aimed at the poorest families, which is expected to be announced next week. It involves the provision of some 120 dollars per month and an additional 30 dollars for each child who attends school regularly.

"We will take care of workers, women and children with love and not hate," said Lula, who, on occasion, criticized the administration of former President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2023).

Lula called the Bolsonaro administration a government of lies. "Brazil will once again be a country of truth," said the leader of the Workers' Party (PT).