transfers. The Programa Bolsa Familia (PBF) decreased its coverage in the years following the 2014 crisis when Brazil's poverty … decrease of national poverty rates. Other income groups can weather economic shocks much better. People in middle of the income …

In contrast with the rest of Latin America and the Caribbean, Brazil's poverty rate is estimated to have decreased …. This apparent paradox can be mostly explained by the way in which poverty and FI are measured: Measurements of poverty are … the short term. In 2021, both poverty and FI may have increased. Simulations suggest that poverty increased in 2021 to 18 …

unemployment and low participation rates will likely increase poverty in 2021. Raising fiscal concerns contribute to increasing …