Lula vetoes sunflower lanyard distribution for hidden disabilities in Brazil's public health system

abcmais.com (Portuguese)

President Lula vetoed a bill mandating the distribution of sunflower lanyards in the SUS for individuals with hidden disabilities. The veto, recommended by the Finance and Health ministries, cited fiscal responsibility concerns. The bill lacked impact assessment and funding sources for the mandatory expense. The sunflower lanyard is an internationally recognized symbol for identifying people with hidden disabilities.


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