Lula Defends Measure to End 'Taxa das Blusinhas' as a Matter of Justice

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defended the government's measure to end the tax on international purchases under $50, known as the "taxa das blusinhas".

Lula argued that the tax is unjust and compared it to the tax-free spending of the Brazilian middle class when they travel abroad. He stated that while a person from the periphery can be taxed for a purchase of $50, a wealthy Brazilian can spend $2,000 while traveling abroad without paying tax.

The President emphasized that the goal of the measure is to allow Brazilians to purchase the products they need without an unfair tax burden. He expressed optimism that the measure will be approved by the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, stating that "if it's a matter of justice, the Senate and the Chamber will vote to allow the Brazilian people to buy what they need without being bothered."

Lula also pointed out that many products sold in Brazilian stores are imported from countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China. He argued that the tax on international purchases under $50 is unfair and that the measure is a matter of justice.

## President's Argument

The President's argument is based on the idea that the tax on international purchases under $50 is unfair and that it should be ended. He compared the tax to the tax-free spending of the Brazilian middle class when they travel abroad.

## Comparison of Taxation

| | Tax on International Purchases under $50 | Tax-Free Spending of Brazilian Middle Class Abroad | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | Tax Rate | Applied | Not Applied | | | | | | | | Purchase Value | Up to $50 | Over $50 | |

## Conclusion

The President's measure to end the tax on international purchases under $50 has been defended as a matter of justice. Lula argued that the tax is unfair and that it should be ended to allow Brazilians to purchase the products they need without an unfair tax burden.