The National Congress approved this Friday (19) the 2026 Budget, which foresees a surplus of R$34.5 billion and allocates R$61 billion for parliamentary amendments. To make this amount viable, several government programs suffered significant cuts in their funding.
According to information gathered by analyst Larissa Rodrigues, in CNN Prime Timeessential programs such as will have a reduction of R$500 million. The program, which has existed for several governments and allows the neediest population access to medicines, is being cut precisely in a period marked by increased inflation in the price of medicines.
Education among the most affected sectors
The education sector was also severely impacted. The , aimed at students who complete high school, will have a cut of half a million reais. Furthermore, CAPS scholarships, which contribute to teacher training, will be reduced by R$300 million.
Another program recently launched by the federal government, , will see a reduction of R$400 million. Unemployment insurance and salary bonuses, mandatory benefits that depend on population demand, also suffered cuts totaling around R$100 million.
Increase in funds for amendments and electoral fund
The cuts in social and educational programs contrast with the increase in funds allocated to parliamentary amendments and the electoral fund. As highlighted by analyst Larissa Rodrigues, resources were redirected to these areas in the year before the elections.
“It was taken little by little, which seems little in fact, but when you add an amount there, you can, for example, increase parliamentary amendments”, explained Larissa Rodrigues, highlighting that the electoral fund will feed many parties and candidates in next year’s elections.
