Lo viejo en lo nuevo: la política asistencial en el Uruguay actual

Abstract

This article focuses on public assistance and the Ministry of Social Development performance as a new government began its rule on March 1, 2020. A product of five-right wing political parties, the new administration assumed office after a 15 years rulo by following s On March 2020 a newgovernment, integrated by five right wing political parties
assumed government after fifteen years of Frente Amplio rule. Social assistance policy and the Ministry for Social Development role in it, were relevant issues during the electoral campaign. Based on those proposals and declarations
of the new authorities, we approach the conceptualization of this policy and actions. Our main conclusion is that there is a residual perspective of state action on this matter.
The way-out from poverty relies on hope and individual improvement, with close support and social policies just playing the role of enabling a transition to opportunities that are assumed and not questioned as actual reality.