Brazilian Government and Paraná Legislature Mobilize Over R$ 75 Million for Tornado Recovery in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu
Brazil's federal and Paraná state governments have approved over R$ 75 million in funding and legislation to support infrastructure rebuilding and direct aid for families affected by the November tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu.
- • Brazilian government allocated a total of R$ 25 million for reconstruction, including public infrastructure and schools.
- • Paraná's Assembleia Legislativa approved R$ 50 million for direct family aid through Programa Reconstrói Paraná.
- • Families can receive up to R$ 50,000 for home repairs, with assistance based on damage severity.
- • Auxílio Paraná program provides affected families with R$ 1,000 monthly for six months.
Key details
Following the devastating tornado in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu on November 7, 2025, the Brazilian government and the Paraná state legislature have rapidly implemented financial and legislative measures to accelerate reconstruction and support affected families.
The federal government, through the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development and National Civil Defense, approved a second reconstruction plan on November 11, allocating an additional R$ 10.1 million for public infrastructure repairs. This brings the total federal funding to R$ 25 million, including an earlier approved R$ 15 million dedicated primarily to rebuilding destroyed schools and gymnasiums. Key projects now funded include reconstruction of the bus terminal, municipal equipment storage, and the cultural center. Recognizing the extensive damage, the government declared a state of public calamity on November 8 to expedite humanitarian aid and mobilized various ministries to provide health, social, and educational assistance to affected residents (Source 140619).
Complementing federal efforts, the Assembleia Legislativa do Paraná swiftly approved the Programa Reconstrói Paraná, designating R$ 50 million to the Fundo Estadual para Calamidades Públicas (Fecap). This fund enables direct financial support to families, with repayments of up to R$ 50,000 for home repairs based on damage severity. Eligibility requires proof of residency and damage verification by engineering reports from Civil Defense. Additionally, the legislature approved the Auxílio Paraná program, providing R$ 1,000 monthly aid for six months to families with incomes up to three minimum wages displaced by the tornado. The initial focus is Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, with plans to extend support to 33 other municipalities affected by similar disasters (Source 140605).
Minister Waldez Góes highlighted the urgency of submitting reconstruction plans to facilitate timely release of resources, noting technical teams are assisting with project preparations and bidding processes. The comprehensive response addresses damaged health units, public buildings, and housing, reflecting the magnitude of the disaster’s impact.
These coordinated actions between federal and state governments underscore a robust commitment to expedite Rio Bonito do Iguaçu’s recovery, providing vital infrastructure rebuilding and direct family assistance in the tornado’s aftermath.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.