Brazilian Social Program Beneficiaries Spent $549 million on Bets in just One Month

Brazilian Social Program Beneficiaries Spent $549 million on Bets in just 
One Month

Amount measured by the Central Bank represents 20% of the program's payouts in August.
6 days ago
from: Folha de S.Paulo

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