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The government initiative called Desenrola Brasil is intended to support Brazilians in paying off their debts and regularizing their financial records. So far, more than 10 million citizens have already managed to clear their names through this program.
Introduction to Desenrola Brasil
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The Desenrola Brasil represents a federal government effort aimed at renegotiating citizens’ outstanding debts with banks, stores, sanitation and electricity companies, and other creditors. The proposal is to make settling accounts more accessible, allowing agreements for amounts of up to R$ 5,000, especially for those with a monthly income of up to two minimum wages. Additionally, those registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico) are also eligible.
Corporate Participation
The period for companies to join the Desenrola Brasil recently came to an end. The Ministry of Finance announced that a total of 800 companies confirmed their participation, demonstrating the business sector’s support for the cause.
Eligibility
Companies with outstanding customer debts that entered the list of defaulters between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2022 may benefit from this program cycle. To do so, it was essential that they register on the Desenrola Brasil through the Creditor Portal.
Resource Guarantee
To implement the Desenrola Brasil, the government allocated R$ 8 billion from the Operations Guarantee Fund (FGO). This fund acts as support for debt agreements, encouraging companies to offer more attractive terms to citizens.
Online Negotiation Platform
With the aim of making the renegotiation process more efficient, the government plans to develop a specific digital portal for the Desenrola Brasil. This platform will enable citizens with outstanding debts to individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs) and small businesses to settle their debts in a simplified manner.
Desenrola Brasil Payment Terms
The Desenrola Brasil allows agreed debts to be paid in up to 60 installments, with no initial down payment. The interest charged will be 1.99% per month. Payments can be made by direct debit, Pix, or bank slips, giving citizens greater flexibility.
First Steps of Desenrola Brasil
The initial phase of Desenrola Brasil focused on bank debts. According to Febraban (Brazilian Federation of Banks), R$ 11.7 billion was renegotiated in this category, assisting approximately 1.25 million bank customers.
Effects of the Initiative
To date, Desenrola Brasil has already helped approximately 10 million Brazilians regularize their financial situation. The government expects up to 43 million people to benefit, generating a projected financial impact of R$ 50 billion.
Next Steps
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The subsequent stage of Desenrola Brasil begins at the end of September and runs until the end of the year, encompassing debts with a wider variety of creditors, in addition to banks.
Wrapping Up
The Desenrola Brasil is a vital instrument for the financial restructuring of Brazilians, ensuring the possibility of settling debts and restoring their financial well-being. With the implementation of a dedicated digital portal and the allocation of resources from the Operations Guarantee Fund, the program aims to facilitate settling accounts by offering better terms for citizens. The next phase of the Program begins soon, promising to cover more types of creditors and reach an even larger audience.
