Gilmar Mendes rules that the Bolsa Família readjustment is constitutional
The Dean of the Court said that the update of the value is part of the progressive execution of the basic citizenship income and the fight against poverty.
TL;DR
- Justice Gilmar Mendes ruled the Bolsa Família increase constitutional.
- The benefit floor rises from R$600 to R$691, with payments starting in October.
- Mendes stated the update is part of ongoing poverty reduction efforts and does not violate electoral laws.
- Opposition lawmakers filed legal challenges at the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) questioning the constitutionality of the increase.
- The TSE dismissed one challenge due to a lack of jurisdiction.