Ministry of Social Development

Brazil 2026 election: Candidates formalize plans amid legal

296 clusters · 1153 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Lula defends son and former aide amid lobbying investigation

The 2026 Brazilian presidential race has intensified as candidates formalize platforms and legal investigations deepen. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s coalition has released an 84-page program prioritizing nationa

Chilean School Achievement Bonus distribution

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Arica y Parinacota students receive $345 million in academic grants

Chile has commenced the distribution of the 2026 ‘Bono Logro Escolar’ (School Achievement Bonus), an annual benefit intended to encourage academic performance and educational continuity among vulnerable students. The pro

Chile employment and economic outlook updates

56 clusters · 144 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Chilean labor market faces growing skills gap and automation needs

Chile’s labor market and economy are facing heightened instability as the country nears a recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction. While previous projections anticipated growth, the Central Bank of Ch

Global community programs for senior wellness

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: French medico-social organizations present new elderly care initiatives

Various municipalities and community organizations are implementing programs designed to promote wellness, social connection, and active aging for senior citizens. In France, initiatives such as the ‘Semaine Bleue’ in Va

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Paraguay Ministry of Economy and Finance begins September public salary payments

Brazilian public fund irregularities and fraud

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazil's Federal Revenue blocks R$ 1 billion in maternity benefit fraud

In Rio de Janeiro, an audit by the State Civil House Secretariat identified approximately R$ 4.45 million in irregularities within the Empoderadas Program, a public policy aimed at combating violence against women. The a

New Zealand public service pay disputes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: New Zealand public servants strike nationwide over pay

Nearly 10,000 public servants in New Zealand, represented by the Public Service Association (PSA), have scheduled industrial action for September 9 following failed negotiations regarding pay and working conditions. Work

Weather-related impacts in Argentina

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mendoza crops threatened by sub-zero temperatures

In early September 2026, Argentina faced weather-related challenges across different sectors. In Mendoza and Salta, seasonal winter shelters for homeless populations concluded their operations. In Mendoza, authorities pr

Social assistance programs in Salta, Argentina

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Hogar de Noche reports over 7,000 assisted visits in Salta

The ‘Hogar de Noche’ social containment program in Salta, Argentina, has recorded over 7,000 assisted visits since its launch on May 5. The facility provides shelter, food, and medical care to individuals experiencing ho

New Zealand labour market strain and rising unemployment

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: New Zealand and Australia economic data show mixed growth and inflation trends

By August 2026, New Zealand’s unemployment rate reached 5.6%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2015, with Statistics New Zealand reporting 171,000 people out of work. Approximately 69,300 individuals had been