Brazil has once again begun feeding its people with dignity.

Brazil has been removed from the Hunger Map. The phrase is simple, but it carries historical weight. It reflects the return of a national project committed to human dignity. This result is not a matter of chance, nor the fruit of isolated measures. It is a consequence of firm political decisions, led by President Lula, that prioritize those who need it most.

The good news was announced this Monday (28) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The international recognition comes after Brazil consistently achieved a rate of less than 2,5% of the population in a situation of severe food insecurity.

Since 2023, the country has experienced a concrete turnaround. Extreme poverty has been reduced to 4,4%, lifting almost 10 million Brazilians out of this condition compared to 2021. Hunger, which had once again begun to frighten millions of families, has started to recede thanks to coordinated actions. We have returned to investing in family farming, school meals, income transfer programs, and job creation.

In 2024, unemployment fell to 6,6%, the lowest rate since 2012. Per capita income reached a new level: R$ 2.020. For the first time, the Gini index — which measures inequality — fell to 0,506, the lowest in the historical series. These figures express a new cycle of social inclusion.

The labor income of the poorest 10% grew by 10,7% in 2024, a rate 50% higher than that of the richest 10%. The growth was fairer. The economy returned to functioning with the poorest at the center of economic policy, not as a statistic, but as a priority.

Leaving the Hunger Map is symbolic. But, more than that, it's confirmation that Brazil has found its way again. President Lula has led the country with competence, sensitivity, and commitment to the majority of the Brazilian people. As the government leader, I have closely followed this effort. And I can affirm: the results are reaching the tables of those who need them most.

We remain vigilant. There is still much to be done. But today, with pride and responsibility, we celebrate a collective achievement. Brazil has once again become a country that cares for its people.