Minister of Social Assistance says that the government is seeking to give a message of “efficiency” in fiscal balance to the financial market, with the review of benefits, such as Bolsa Família and Continuous Payment Benefit
The Minister of Development and Social Assistance, Wellington Dias (PT)stated, this Monday morning (11), that the government is seeking to give a message of “efficiency” in fiscal balance to the financial market, with the review of benefits, such as Bolsa Família and Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC) – which will result, according to him, in savings of R$2 billion for his department in 2025.
“In 2023, we opened the year with a forecast of spending of R$175 billion for Bolsa Família and closed the year with R$168 billion. This year, we will close with approximately R$166 billion”, he stated.
“The forecast is in 2025, due to the growth in employment and the fight against fraud, we are predicting a minimum reduction of R$2 billion in expenses also with other benefits.”
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The minister argued that the more his portfolio “improves in social terms, the more it improves in terms of reducing expenses”. He also pointed out that the more people are lifted out of poverty, the fewer benefits will be paid.
The minister did not specify whether his department will make or suffer spending cuts.
The expectation is that the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad (PT)continue with the third round of meetings on the spending containment package in ministries this week.
