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Lula promises cooking gas in the basic food basket, but warns of R$13 billion
Lula wants to revolutionize Bolsa Família, and this time the target is cooking gas in the basic food basket. The president's promise is to expand access to gas for thousands of Brazilians who are struggling to put food on the table and keep their homes running. The idea is ambitious, but it does not come without its price: the government projects spending around R$13 billion per year to make this measure viable.
In the last week, the The Federal Government announced a significant change in the gas distribution program, which should directly impact the lives of millions of Brazilian families. Currently, around 5 million families receive gas vouchers, but with the new proposal, that number should rise to approximately 20 million. This means that the government intends to include cooking gas in the basic food basket that will be distributed to those who are already receiving Bolsa Família benefits.
What changes for thousands of Brazilians with cooking gas in the basic food basket?
Today, beneficiaries receive a bimonthly payment equivalent to the value of a 13 kg gas cylinder, deposited directly into Caixa Tem's social savings account. But, with the new measure, the government wants to start distributing the gas cylinder together with a basic food basket, ensuring that cooking gas in the basic food basket is a reality for thousands of Brazilians. This change is not only logistical, but also economic, and should bring significant relief to the most vulnerable families.
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The economic impact of the measure
Although the inclusion of cooking gas in the basic food basket brings a direct benefit to thousands of Brazilians, the cost of the measure is a point of attention. It is estimated that this change will generate an annual expenditure of R$13 billion, a significant amount that puts pressure on government finances. Experts point out that, despite the high cost, the measure could have a positive effect on the economy as a whole, since the payment will be made directly to the companies responsible for distributing the gas cylinders, boosting the production chain and helping to stimulate the market.
More benefits in sight?
In addition to cooking gas in the basic food basket, the Lula government continues to offer other extra payments through Bolsa Família. The eligible citizens also have access to benefits such as the Citizenship Income Benefit, the Supplementary Benefit, and the Early Childhood Benefit, which together add up to an important protection network for the most vulnerable.
It new strategy for including cooking gas in the basic food basket promises to be a turning point in the country's social assistance policy. If on the one hand, the high cost is a concern, on the other hand, the measure has the potential to transform the reality of thousands of Brazilians who live in vulnerable situations. Now, It remains to be seen how this promise will be put into practice. and what its long-term impacts will be for both the economy and the families benefiting.
What do you think about the inclusion of cooking gas in the basic basket? Will this measure really help? thousands of Brazilians? Leave your opinion in the comments! We want to know what you think about this impact on families and the country's economy.
