Beneficiários relatam problemas com novos cartões do programa 'Cesta Cheia' em Petrópolis

Beneficiaries of Petrópolis municipality's 'Cesta Cheia, Família Feliz' food assistance program are reporting widespread problems with newly issued payment cards that are either unactivated or rejected at stores. Around 4,000 beneficiaries receive R$120 monthly for food purchases, but many report being unable to use their cards despite visible balances. The city says it is in contact with the card operator to resolve the issues.