A public hearing was held on October 26 in Santarém, located in the western part of Pará, Brazil, to discuss the implications of Provisional Measure 1323/2025 on the unemployment insurance for artisanal fishermen. The event featured key stakeholders, including federal deputy Henderson Pinto and regional government secretary Nélio Aguiar, as well as representatives from the local Fishermen's Colony Z-20. The primary goal of the meeting was to draft a formal document that would allow the deputy to advocate for the fishermen's interests in Brasília, where the provisional measure is currently under review.

The central point of concern among the fishermen is the proposed changes to the unemployment insurance process, which would shift the management of benefits from the National Social Security Institute (INSS) to the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE). This transition includes new requirements such as mandatory registration in the Cadastro Único (social registry), biometric validation, and interviews, which many fishermen fear could complicate access to the benefits they depend on during fishing ban periods.

Officials like Edinaldo Rocha, director of assets and finance at the Z-20, expressed significant apprehension about these modifications, arguing they could jeopardize the livelihoods of many artisanal fishermen who rely on these supports during off-seasons. The hearing served not only as a platform for articulating these concerns but also as a critical moment for the fishermen to collectively voice their needs and ensure their representation in ongoing legislative discussions.