In Brazil, 8.7 million people emerged from poverty between 2022 and 2023, due in large part to social programs and rising incomes. The number of people living in extreme poverty also dropped significantly, with total figures reaching the lowest levels since 2012. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s revitalization of the Bolsa Familia program played a crucial role in this decline. While the program provides financial support under certain conditions, experts debate its long-term efficacy, highlighting potential dependence on state aid despite the positive impacts on children’s education and employment.