This paper analyzes the evolution of poverty in Latin America. In 1998, about a third of the population was poor, and … one sixth extreme poor. This represents 179 million poor people, of which 89 million lived in extreme poverty. The share …

support go to persons at the bottom of income ladder, although those in deep poverty are benefiting less. The income … the income distribution resulting in a higher poverty rate, and that redistributing these benefits in favour of the … members of the original bottom or the two bottom deciles would ameliorate their income position and reduce the rate of poverty …