While there are programs for income redistribution, and they do make an enormous difference on the lives of most of the poor people that receive it, it is far from enough.
The Bolsa Família program pays from USD$ 16.00 to a maximum of USD$ 153.00 (few people get the max amount) per month to a family. This benefit is payed to some 12 million families.
Just to give a more general view of the context. Brazil has the concept of a minimum monthly salary, that currently amounts to USD$ 334.15. But many people (even if employed) don't get a minimum wage per month.
On the other hand, while Brazil has the world's 7th biggest economy (already adjusted by purchasing power parity), the bottom half of the population (~85 million people) only get 13 per cent of all household income.
Yeah, the Bolsa Família was a relatively inexpensive political move to bolster Lula's populist image, while behind closed doors his corruption was business as (if not great than) usual.
While there are programs for income redistribution, and they do make an enormous difference on the lives of most of the poor people that receive it, it is far from enough.
The Bolsa Família program pays from USD$ 16.00 to a maximum of USD$ 153.00 (few people get the max amount) per month to a family. This benefit is payed to some 12 million families.
Just to give a more general view of the context. Brazil has the concept of a minimum monthly salary, that currently amounts to USD$ 334.15. But many people (even if employed) don't get a minimum wage per month.
On the other hand, while Brazil has the world's 7th biggest economy (already adjusted by purchasing power parity), the bottom half of the population (~85 million people) only get 13 per cent of all household income.