Brazil authorizes R$ 547 million in credit for INSS beneficiary reimbursements

President Lula has authorized a R$ 547 million credit line to reimburse beneficiaries of the National Social Security Institute (INSS). This action follows the April 2025 discovery of a significant embezzlement and fraud scheme within the agency by the Federal Police, though the specific scope of the reimbursement remains tied to the ongoing investigation.