Politics · Brazil · 3 hrs ago
Santa Catarina announces R$1.2 billion climate recovery package
Santa Catarina announced about R$1.2 billion in recovery support for municipalities, businesses and rural producers hit by extreme weather.
The storms, floods, strong winds, hail and tornadoes affected 120 municipalities in the southern Brazilian state between September and November.
About 12,000 homes were affected, more than 1,500 people were left homeless, and estimated material and economic losses reached R$863.9 million.
Municipalities may receive R$200,000 to R$1 million each for public infrastructure and essential services, but must meet state emergency-status requirements.
Businesses will have access to R$100 million in loans, while some companies will get more time to pay state sales tax and file tax declarations.
Farmers will receive support to restore production, including interest-free loans to repair damaged structures, machinery and equipment.
Santa Catarina announced an approximately R$1.2 billion package to support municipalities, businesses and rural producers hit by extreme weather.
The package aims to speed up the rebuilding of damaged structures and the return of economic activity.
The storms, floods, hail, strong winds and tornadoes affected 120 municipalities between September and November.
About 12,000 homes were affected and more than 1,500 people were left homeless.
Estimated material and economic losses reached R$863.9 million.
- Who
- The Santa Catarina state government announced the package.
- What
- An approximately R$1.2 billion package of support for affected municipalities, businesses and rural producers.
- When
- Friday the 13th; the article was published on November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Why
- To support recovery from extreme weather, rebuild damaged structures and help economic activity resume.
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Extreme weather affected 120 municipalities in Santa Catarina.
The state government announced the approximately R$1.2 billion recovery package.
- Package
- Approximately R$1.2 billion
- Municipalities affected
- 120
- Homes affected
- About 12,000
- People left homeless
- More than 1,500
- Estimated total losses
- R$863.9 million