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Brazil Bans Online Gambling for Welfare Recipients

A new rule in Brazil aims to safeguard welfare recipients from financial exploitation. But who's behind it?

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Brazil Bans Online Gambling for Welfare Recipients

Brazil's Ministry of Finance has recently issued a new ordinance, prohibiting welfare recipients from engaging in online gambling. The regulation, published by the Ministry of Finance, targets social welfare recipients who receive funds through the Bolsa Família programme. It prohibits these individuals from using their welfare money for online gambling activities. The regulation is part of the government's efforts to prevent misuse of public funds and protect vulnerable citizens from financial exploitation. Despite the significant impact of this news, the name of the person within the Ministry of Finance who authored the new rule has not been disclosed to the public. The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has implemented a new regulation banning online gambling for welfare recipients. While the specifics of the ordinance are clear, the identity of the official behind this policy remains unknown.

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