The court in Pará has mandated that 70% of the employees of the Fundação Papa João XXIII (Funpapa) in Belém must return to work within 24 hours, following a decision by Judge Ezilda Pastana Mutran from the Court of Justice of the State of Pará. This ruling aims to ensure that essential services, particularly those assisting vulnerable populations, are maintained despite ongoing protests and actions from the employees. Non-compliance with this order will incur a daily fine of R$ 5,000, capped at R$ 100,000.

Judge Mutran emphasized the necessity of Funpapa's services and the significant risks to public welfare that could arise if these crucial operations were completely halted. The foundation plays a pivotal role in providing social protection and assistance to individuals in vulnerable situations, and the court's decision underscores the urgency of maintaining such safety nets at all costs.

Additionally, the ruling specifies that protesters must vacate the internal areas of the Funpapa headquarters and refrain from blocking access to ensure services can resume uninterruptedly. This situation highlights the tension between employee rights and the critical need for social services in the community during a time of crisis.