Movement claims that changes harmed contracts with social movements and favored the lower middle class to the detriment of the homeless
João Pedro Stedile, who leads the expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent changes to the program promoted by the government . According to him, these changes harmed contracts with social movements and favored the lower middle class to the detriment of the homeless. Stedile emphasized the importance of allocating resources that allow the population to participate in the program, warning that, without this action, the end of the year could result in profits for construction companies and land occupations. In response to criticism, the Ministry of Cities clarified that the MCMV operates with two types of resources. The first is subsidized, aimed at families with an income of up to R$2,850, while the second is financed, aimed at those with an income of up to R$8,000. Both modalities prioritize serving low-income families. Recent changes include an increase in the subsidy for property purchases and a reduction in interest rates for lower-income families.
President Lula highlighted that the program also seeks to serve those with higher incomes. The relaunch of the MCMV occurred after the changes implemented during the previous government of Jair Bolsonaro. Recent data indicate significant growth in launches and sales of housing units within the program. For next year, the budget allocated to the subsidized modality was increased to R$15.3 billion, and progress was made in the MCMV-Entidades modality, with the resumption of works and the selection of new housing units. The Ministry of Cities reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and the correct use of public resources, seeking to ensure that the changes effectively benefit the population most in need.
Published by Sarah Paula
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