Platform Workers Will Brazil’s gig sector be Lula’s downfall? As the incumbent president launches his re-election campaign, unhappy platform workers and stalled labour reforms may shape his political future iStock.com/Marcio Binow Da Silva Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 18 August 2026 Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva kicked off his fourth‑term presidential bid on 16 August. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Platform Workers Brazil moves to ratify ILO gig worker convention Platform Workers Brazil’s Lula proposes new rights for Uber and 99 drivers Working Time Brazil’s President Lula considers shorter working week Politics Brazil’s election offers two paths for the informal economy