POLITICSJul 16 · 08:23 UTCTHE RIO TIMESRafael Silva Santos

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Halts Extra Pay Perks as Audit Court Allows Double-Dipping on Salary Cap

Brazil’s Supreme Court halted extra payments across all government branches, impacting judges, prosecutors, and senior civil servants. The Judiciary spent R$6.7 billion on above-cap salaries in 2024, while the Audit Court permitted double-dipping on salary limits.

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