The monthly food allowance for the 13 councilors in Tarauacá, Acre, was increased to R$ 2,500 at the end of 2025, prompting significant public outcry and scrutiny. Following this backlash, the Public Ministry of the State of Acre (MP-AC) initiated an investigation into the legality of this adjustment. The prosecution has filed a motion to suspend the payment, arguing that there was a lack of financial and budgetary impact studies conducted prior to this significant increase.

In a ruling published on a recent Friday, the court mandated that the Tarauacá City Council must be included in the investigation process, along with the municipal government. This inquiry aims to understand how the increase in the food allowance could directly affect the financial health of the City Council, as the payments are managed by the legislative body itself. The Justice Department's inquiry also requests that the council provide documentation related to the fiscal implications of the allowance adjustment.

The decision is crucial as it raises important questions about fiscal responsibility and governance in local politics, particularly regarding whether the increase in councilors' allowances adheres to principles of legality, morality, reasonableness, and proportionality. The outcome of this investigation could have lasting implications for the financial management practices of Tarauacá’s municipal government and set a precedent for similar cases across Brazil.