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Brazil Relaunches Desenrola, Aims to Help 20 Million Earners

5/6/2026

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Brazil relaunched 2026 “Desenrola” program for earners up to five minimum wages, offering 30-90% discounts and a guarantee of 15 billion reais.
Participants withdraw 20% of FGTS or 1,000 reais and avoid gambling for 12 months.
Durigan said costs will reach 5 billion reais, funded by 10.6 billion “forgotten” funds.
He expects 20 million beneficiaries, noting that impact is contained and will not derail easing after the rate cut to 14.5% with inflation 4.37%.

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Brazil relaunched 2026 “Desenrola” program for earners up to five minimum wages, offering 30-90% discounts and a guarantee of 15 billion reais.
Participants withdraw 20% of FGTS or 1,000 reais and avoid gambling for 12 months.
Durigan said costs will reach 5 billion reais, funded by 10.6 billion “forgotten” funds.
He expects 20 million beneficiaries, noting that impact is contained and will not derail easing after the rate cut to 14.5% with inflation 4.37%.