What is the aid PEC and how does it work?

Recently, many people are arguing about the aid PEC, which promises to improve the condition of some benefits governmental. Despite this proposal having a great impact on society, few people fully understand what it is and how it works. PEC of aid. To clarify some doubts on this subject, we have prepared this article with its main points.

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After all, what is the PEC of aid?

PEC 1/2022 focuses mainly on aid given to people in financial need. The purpose of the amendment is to improve the quality of life of Brazilians in the face of a crisis scenario, which is strongly felt by some layers of society. The PEC has an impact in several areas, so here are some key examples:

• diesel aid for self-employed truck drivers;
• Subsidy to purchase cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas);
• Transfers to ensure urban mobility for the elderly;
• Reduction in diesel, biodiesel, gas and electricity prices.

Although this measure is positive for the majority of the population, many people are against the approval of the aid PEC.

How does the aid PEC work?

As previously stated, the PEC will be aimed at people in situations of financial risk. Therefore, the benefits will be directed to those who prove the situation of need or enrolled in government programs.

However, it is clear that other people will be able to enjoy the benefits of this amendment, with the reduction of prices of common services such as fuel and electricity. On June 30, the measure was approved by the Senate and will be valid until the end of the year. Experts believe that the speed with which the PEC was approved means an attempt by the government to gain popularity until the elections. In any case, the measure will bring undeniable benefits to the population.