Costa Rica Nearly Halves Non-Contributory Pension Funds for 2027
Costa Rica's 2027 budget cuts non-contributory pension transfers by 48% to US$197 million. The CCSS says it cannot pay all...
October 5, 2026Topic
welfare
Brazil’s accession to the OECD is important for economic recovery, according to CNI
Highlighting the importance of the role played by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for global economic recovery,...
April 1, 2021
Bolsa Família is Set to Increase to R$176 per Month in Brazil
The Bolsa Família scheme will increase as the line of extreme poverty in Brazil is also adjusted by nine percent...
May 2, 2016
President Rousseff Proposes Social Security Reform in Brazil
With Brazilian population getting older and life-expectancy increasing country must face 'head on’ the social security reform, says President.
January 8, 2016
Brazil’s President Rousseff Vows to Fight for Bolsa Familia
According to Brazil's President the social welfare program is a top priority in her administration.
October 22, 2015
Brazilians Support Bolsa Família Welfare
Nearly three-quarters of Brazilians are in favor of the Bolsa Família, an anti-poverty program that gives cash to families in...
January 15, 2013
The Fight Against Hunger in Brazil
By Sibel Tinar, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – As the opinion polls continue to give presidential hopeful Dilma Rousseff...
September 21, 2010
Poorest Brazilians Pay the Most Tax
By Jaylan Boyle, Contributing Reporter [caption id="attachment_5883" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Higher Taxes on the lower classes mean less centavos to save,...
July 7, 2009