The government of Minas Gerais has drastically reduced its funding for initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of heavy rainfall, as revealed by transparency portal data analyzed by 'O Globo' and confirmed by g1. Spending on the program 'Support for actions to combat and respond to damage caused by rains' has plunged over 96% between 2023 and 2025, dropping from approximately R$ 135 million in 2023 to roughly R$ 6 million in 2025. Official records indicate that payments for the program were R$ 134,829,787.08 in 2023, reduced to R$ 41,113,405.70 in 2024, and further slashed to R$ 5,875,482.42 in 2025.

The steep decline in funding raises serious concerns about the government's readiness to address future natural disasters, particularly as extreme weather events become increasingly common. The report emphasizes that these cuts come at a time when effective prevention, assistance, and recovery mechanisms are critical for reducing loss of life and property damage. The program is executed by various government agencies and plays a crucial role in coordinating disaster response efforts, making these funding cuts potentially detrimental.

The g1 has reached out to the Minas Gerais government for a comment on the significant reduction in spending but received no response by the time the article was updated. This lack of communication further complicates the situation, leaving citizens and watchdog organizations in the dark about the state's plans for future rain-related challenges and the adequacy of current funding levels for necessary preventive measures.