A once-celebrated welfare initiative that helped lift millions out of poverty is now facing skepticism among voters in the very region where it originated. In Guaribas, the birthplace of Brazil’s landmark Bolsa Família program, dissatisfaction with the president’s leadership is rising, signaling potential shifts in political support. The program, which has long been a cornerstone of his administration, is being scrutinized as economic and social challenges persist. Critics question whether the initiative’s original promise of lasting change has been fulfilled, raising broader concerns about governance and economic policy.
Despite his hallowed status, some voters are growing disaffected with Brazil’s president in Guaribas, the cradle of his flagship Bolsa Família welfare programme
