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Abstract
The analysis addresses the interaction between civil society and the social state, exploring the evolution of the fiscal state and its transformations, particularly under the influence of Latin American constitutionalism. The text discusses the importance of taxation as an instrument of social solidarity and the inclusion of citizens in the construction of a more just and equitable State. Social constitutionalism, especially in the Brazilian and Latin American context, highlights the need for active participation of civil society, aiming at the promotion of social rights guarantyd by the Constitution. The conclusion highlights the crisis of the welfare state and the search for a new approach that respects cultural diversity and participatory democracy, emphasizing the essential role of taxes as support for social policies and social cohesion.