Brazil's Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, has issued a directive limiting the retroactive payments that prosecutors can receive, aligning them with the constitutional ceiling of R$ 46,366.19. This decision comes in the wake of a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes, who determined that indemnity payments, colloquially known as 'penduricalhos', can only be paid to members of the Judiciary and the Public Ministry when explicitly provided for by federal law.

In his general recommendation to the Brazilian Public Ministry, Gonet emphasizes that the total of retroactive payments for each recipient must not exceed the established monthly limit. This approach aims to standardize and regulate the payments to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions, especially following recent discussions regarding the legality of such payments that have emerged from the STF ruling.

The implications of this restriction are significant for the financial management of the Public Ministry in Brazil. By enforcing these limits, Gonet seeks to clarify the interpretation of payment regulations and maintain fiscal responsibility within the institution, thereby potentially preventing the misuse of public funds for unauthorized benefits. This move could also influence future legal interpretations regarding similar indemnity claims within public service sectors.