Robson Leite, a Member of Parliament from the state of Rio de Janeiro, wrote on his blog that Brazil has reached the goal of poverty reduction established for 25 years: According to the 16th edition of the report by Finance Ministry, "Brazilian Economy in Perspective", released in late August, the decline in the poverty rate will reach 70% in mid-2014, either from the action of inclusive social programs, and from increasing opportunities for young people in the labor market.