>Bahia's poverty rates remain high, with around 46% of its population living below the poverty line in 2023, placing it among Brazil's poorest states, despite recent efforts showing slight improvements in national figures. Poverty is deeply linked to historical inequality, disproportionately affecting women, Afro-descendants, and indigenous populations, with significant challenges in income, education, sanitation, and access to basic services. Extreme poverty also increased in recent years, impacting millions, with social programs playing a crucial role in supporting household income.