Lula Government Suspends Water Delivery Program in Paraíba, Leaving 270,000 Without Water Due to Lack of Funds

Nov 25, 2024, 05:14 PM

The Brazilian government under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has suspended the 'Operação Carro-Pipa,' a program that provides water to drought-affected regions, due to a lack of funds. This decision will leave approximately 270,000 residents of Paraíba without water. Critics argue that this move contradicts Lula's previous support for water infrastructure projects like the São Francisco River transposition, which was completed under former President Jair Bolsonaro. The suspension has sparked debate over the government's priorities and its impact on the most vulnerable populations.