On Wednesday, the Federal Senate of Brazil approved three projects aimed at creating positions and adjusting salaries within the Judiciary, notably benefiting the Federal Public Ministry (MPU), the National Justice Council (CNJ), and the Federal Public Defender's Office (DPU). The proposed salary adjustments for MPU employees alone are expected to incur an expenditure of R$ 1.6 billion up to the year 2028, according to the original proposal submitted by the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic to Congress. This legislative move now awaits the approval of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The Federal Public Ministry (MPU) is an umbrella institution that encompasses four distinct branches of public prosecutors—Federal Public Ministry (MPF), Labor Public Ministry (MPT), Military Public Ministry (MPM), and the Public Ministry of the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT). Each branch serves different areas of jurisdiction and is organized independently, yet they operate under the same legislative framework. This recent adjustment is seen as a crucial step to improve the integrity and effectiveness of public prosecution in Brazil.

The proposed adjustments include an annual salary increase of 8% from 2026 onwards, making it a noteworthy financial commitment by the government to bolster judicial salaries. This initiative reflects a broader trend within Brazilian politics relating to the funding and sustainability of public institutions while prompting discussions about fiscal responsibility and prioritization of public service remuneration in the face of the nation’s economic challenges.