Federal Government Pays R$1.53 Billion in Congress Earmarks During Christmas Week

Overview

• Of the week’s R$1.53 billion, 55% (R$831 million) went to state caucus earmarks, 27% (R$416 million) to commission earmarks, and 18% (R$270 million) to individual earmarks.
• Federal deputies received R$500 million from individual and commission earmarks paid that week, while senators had R$186 million disbursed.
• Year to date, the government has paid R$30.2 billion and has committed R$44.7 billion, equal to 92% of the R$48.5 billion authorized for 2025.
• The government recorded R$2.6 billion in new commitments during the week, and R$14.5 billion already committed could be reclassified as 'restos a pagar' if not paid this year.
• No 'emendas Pix' were paid in the week despite R$99.5 million remaining available in that modality.