Ingreso Solidario and the 500 thousand pesos bonus represented an economic aid to the less privileged Colombian population. However, beyond the change of government, many continue to wonder if these social initiatives are still in effect. What do we know to date? We'll tell you below.
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Can I still find out if I am a recipient of the Solidarity Income with my identification card?
First of all, the Department of Social Prosperity is in charge of both subsidies. Regarding Solidarity Income, disbursements ended in December 2022, as established by Law 2155. In fact, people who did not receive this bonus had the opportunity to receive extra payments until June 30, 2023.
Once he assumed the presidency, Gustavo Petro announced that the program called Hunger Zero would replace Solidarity Income to continue promoting food sovereignty in each region of the coffee country.
What is the link to check the 500 thousand-peso bonus?
Meanwhile, while the National Development Plan was being approved, National Prosperity implemented the Transition to Citizen Income, which sought to offer a dignified income of up to 500 thousand Colombian pesos to families in extreme poverty, moderate poverty, and vulnerability.
To assign the transfer amounts, the entity took into account aspects such as household classification in the Sisbén IV survey, number of children, population characteristics, and municipal priority. Check here if you are registered.