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Brazil tourism minister Celso Sabino tells Lula he will leave government

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Brazilian Tourism Minister Celso Sabino told President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday 19 September that he would leave the government, following pressure from his party, União Brasil. He said he would submit his resignation letter after Lula returned from New York, scheduled for Thursday 25 September; Sabino had publicly supported approval of the Casinos Bill.

Sabino's departure removes a cabinet minister who had publicly advocated for casino legislation.

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Lula says ending bets boosted Brazil's economy as published indicators show declines

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a national address on 8 November that ending bets had increased household consumption, retail sales and industrial output. The source's fact-check cites a 2.1% year-on-year fall in October retail sales and a 0.8% monthly decline in industrial production in September 2026; the October industrial figure was due in December.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said ending betting had increased household consumption, retail sales and industrial output, although the available retail and industrial figures showed declines.

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