Brazil’s Welfare Wave: Half the Nation on Government Aid

In a vivid display of state support, about 95 million Brazilians—nearly half the nation’s 203 million people—depend on government benefits. Nearly 47% of Brazil’s population, including families and retirees, receive aid from programs like Bolsa Família and INSS, according to data compiled by Revista Oeste. The government’s financial commitment exceeds R$90 billion ($16.13 billion) each […]