Images of La Caixa Economica Federal, the third largest bank in Brazil and one of the five largest public banks in Latin America. Through the institution, the Brazilian government implements the delivery of social assistance, such as bonds to the poorest population, credits for housing and micro-enterprises, subsidies for gas consumption, scholarships for students or athletes, among others. The entity is also responsible for safeguarding retirement funds, unemployment insurance, as well as financing public works and allocating resources to states and municipalities. STOCKSHOTS