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Brazil Formalizes 17.5% Increase to Federal Workers’ Meal Allowance Effective Dec. 1

The R$1.1 billion price tag is accounted for in the 2026 budget proposal before Congress.

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Overview

  • The Ministry of Management and Innovation published the portaria in the Diário Oficial on Nov. 7, making the change official.
  • The allowance rises from R$1,000 to R$1,175 for Executive branch employees starting Dec. 1, 2025.
  • The agreement was signed on Nov. 6 through the Mesa Nacional de Negociação Permanente with representative entities.
  • The ministry estimates a R$1.1 billion impact that is programmed in the 2026 PLOA submitted to lawmakers.
  • Further adjustments to health and childcare stipends are slated for April 2026 based on IPCA, pending budget approval, and unions continue to seek inclusion of retirees and higher values.