2003

Bolsa Família is born

October 20, 2003

Provisional Measure 132, a presidential decree, creates Bolsa Família, which merges federal cash transfer programs and sets conditions such as school attendance. It serves 3.6 million families in December 2003 and 13.3 million in 2011.

Source: Planalto, MP 132/2003

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