Paulo Montoia
Reporter Agência Brasil

São Paulo – Between January 2003, when he took office, and August of this year, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration has created a total of 3.38 million jobs in the formal labor market (these are real, registered, on-the-books jobs).

"For the first time in 20 years Brazil has economic stability, growth in output and an expanding job market. As we grow there is more work, which translates into social inclusion. And that makes all the difference in a country like Brazil. Since taking office we have been creating an average of 104,000 jobs per month," declared president Lula.

Translator: Allen Bennett