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Federal Government Delivers 2,837 Minha Casa, Minha Vida Homes in Imperatriz

Lula frames the handover as a restart of stalled housing works with a return visit pledged next year.

Overview

  • The Residencial Canto da Serra development received R$ 358.6 million in federal investment and is expected to benefit more than 11,000 people.
  • Of the total homes, 1,619 families enrolled in Bolsa Família or BPC will receive fully subsidized units.
  • Lula called for coordinated efforts by the city, the state and the Ministry of Cities to add essential services to the new neighborhood.
  • Cities Minister Jader Filho pledged a police post, a full‑time school, a daycare center, a CRAS and basic health units in partnership with local authorities.
  • In his remarks, Lula criticized the prior administration for interrupting the program and received honorary citizenship from Imperatriz’s municipal chamber.