Government recovers over R$ 2.36 billion in precatórios, bringing total to over R$ 7 billion
CNJ decision orders cancellation of 14 irregular precatórios and return of funds to the National Treasury. Read more at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- The AGU successfully obtained a CNJ decision to cancel 14 irregular precatórios, recovering about R$ 2.36 billion for public coffers.
- The total recovered funds related to this case now exceed R$ 7 billion.
- The canceled precatórios were issued irregularly before the final ruling in the execution phase of the lawsuits.
- These funds were held in judicial accounts, constituting a risk to public finances.
- The AGU's strategy focuses on preventing early issuance of precatórios and ensuring payment only after final judgments.
- Previous decisions in 2025 and 2026 already led to the cancellation and return of billions in precatórios.
- The most recent precautionary measure still requires approval from the CNJ Plenary.