Sao Paulo, May 27 -- The government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes that the debate over ending Brazil's "6-1" work schedule could become one of the president's key political advantages ahead of the 2026 presidential election, according to a report by Folha de S.Paulo cited by Brasil 247.

The proposed constitutional amendment aims to replace the current six-days-on, one-day-off work system with a five-days-on, two-days-off model. Although uncertainty remains regarding its approval in the Senate, officials at the Planalto Palace reportedly believe the issue has already strengthened Lula's image as a defender of workers' rights.

According to a Datafolha survey published in March, 71 per cent of Brazilians support reducing working ho...