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The inflation trajectory reveals a worrying pattern. With Lula's government spending heavily, the underlying costs consumers face continue to escalate. Even if he were to enact spending cuts now, it would take time for inflation to stabilize—a process that will span years rather than months. Reports indicate that the CPI could reflect an average increase of 5.18% over the last 12 months, which significantly burdens families living on lower incomes.