Brazil's Economy Ministry is evaluating a temporary increase of the government's Auxilio Brasil welfare program to help people deal with economic impacts stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two officials told Reuters on Monday.
The social program, which pays monthly installments of around 400 reais ($78.09) to approximately 18 million families, would be temporarily adjusted if the conflict persists and rising oil prices keep fanning inflation, the sources said.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces an uphill re-election battle in this year's presidential election, with voters concerned by rising prices and a weak economy.
