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Video and transcript of Bolsonaro’s 2019 Santa Catarina speech confirm he said the Brazilian cannot afford to eat three times a day and must settle for two. However, nationwide household surveys (PNAD Continuada) indicate that the average number of meals per day for Brazilians is close to three, and while food insecurity exists, it does not affect the majority. Therefore the statement misrepresents the overall nutritional reality.
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During a rally in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, in September 2019, Bolsonaro warned of economic hardship, asserting that many Brazilians could not afford three daily meals. Brazil has made progress in reducing hunger, but pockets of severe food insecurity persist, especially among low‑income families.
Samenvatting verdict
Bolsonaro did say Brazilians “can’t afford three meals a day,” but data shows most Brazilians regularly eat three meals, making the claim inaccurate.