Brazil’s Federal Police Unions Enter Pre-Strike State, Weigh Work Stoppages

Overview

• Fenapef, which represents 27 unions, approved the pre-strike move on Thursday after a three-day assembly to press for career and pay changes.
• The federation said investigations, seizures, and public-facing administrative services could pause as soon as next week if talks fail.
• Police seek salary corrections and career recognition and also want action on the Funcoc, a fund built from assets seized in operations that they say could support bonuses.
• Unions argue workloads grew in July 2025 when the Federal Police took over gun-owner registry duties from the Army and began handling weapons certificates and special transport permits for firearms.
• Fenapef’s vice president said the Planalto opened talks with two ministries and that the group awaits a proposal, while other reporting said the presidential office has given no positive signal so far.