Bono Familia is a temporary social program created to help Guatemalan families in need who are being affected by the economic crisis generated by Covid-19. Guatemalans who receive this benefit must meet certain economic and social conditions established by state authorities.The Government will prioritize people in poverty, single mothers or single-parent homes, people over 65, people with disabilities or chronic and degenerative diseases.They will also take into account families with malnourished children. In order to prepare the list of beneficiaries, the February electricity consumption measurement will be used as a reference, and this must be less than 200 kilowatts, to receive the aid.The special cases of this program include individuals or families who do not enjoy the electric power service. The funds allocated for this program is Q6 billion. The beneficiaries who meet the requirements will receive one thousand quetzales.
Bono Familiar en Guatemala: quién puede y cómo solicitar la ayuda del Mides
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