Brazil: Unequal Raises for Retirees and Teachers Under Lula Government

Unequal Salary Adjustments in Brazil

• ⚠️ Retirees and pensioners receiving above the minimum wage are facing a significant issue with their salary adjustments.
• 📉 The announced 3.9% raise for these retirees is below the 4.2% inflation rate, resulting in a loss of purchasing power.
• 🎯 In contrast, teachers received a 5.4% raise, including a real gain, highlighting a disparity in government treatment.

Government Priorities and Impact

• 💬 The government is perceived as prioritizing active working classes who can generate votes over retirees and pensioners.
• 🧑‍🦳 This unequal treatment affects over 12.5 million retirees and is considered a major injustice.
• 🔑 The speaker emphasizes the need for a just increase above inflation to ensure a dignified life for those who contributed throughout their lives.

Call for Unity and Action

• 🤝 Retirees and pensioners are urged to unite and maintain constant pressure on the federal government.
• 📣 Active participation through comments, sharing videos, and subscribing is crucial to increase visibility and demand change.
• 💪 The collective strength and voice of retirees are essential to ensure their rights are respected and not ignored.

INSS System Modernization

• 🛠️ The INSS is paralyzing services from January 27th to February 2nd/3rd for system modernization and cybersecurity reinforcement.
• 🚫 During this period, agencies are closed, and services like the 135 central, Meu INSS app, and online appointments for expert evaluations and pension requests are affected.
• 🚀 This update impacts over 90 online services and is intended to improve the system.

Recent INSS Updates

• ✅ The INSS debunked fake news about payment cuts related to new IDs, clarifying deadlines and biometric requirements.
• 💰 Benefits for 2026 have been readjusted with a new minimum of 1621, and the 13th salary is expected to be anticipated again.
• 📈 A new consignado loan margin has been announced for retirees and pensioners, expanding their limit for 2026.