Measure arises as a government response to boost investments and collection, in a moment of tight public accounts with the loss of R $ 10 billion, due to the overthrow of the IOF
O It took a significant step last Tuesday (1st) when approving a Provisional Measure (MPV 1291/2025) that authorizes the use of the Social Pre-Salt Fund to finance a series of essential projects, including popular housing, infrastructure, health, education and actions against calamities. The measure, which was approved in a symbolic manner, also includes auctions in areas adjacent to the pre-salt, with the objective of increasing the collection of resources. This initiative emerges as a response from the federal government to compensate for the loss of collection of 10 billion reais, due to the overthrow of the IOF by the National Congress.
The resources from the They will be distributed in various regions of Brazil, with a significant amount of 15 billion reais for the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program. The distribution of these resources will be made to benefit different regions, with 30% allocated to the Northeast, 15% to the north and 10% for the Midwest. In addition, the measure provides for an increase in the linking of resources for health and education, from 50% to 55%. The Ministry of Finance projects a collection of approximately 2 billion reais by 2026, with new auctions in the fields of Campos, Santos, Espírito Santo and Pelotas.
After approval in the Senate, the text of the Provisional Measure, which had already been approved by the House of Representatives, now goes to the sanction of President Lula. If sanctioned, the Federal Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, should evaluate the feasibility of auctions later this year or 2025, with the goal of raising the expected 20 billion reais. It is important to highlight that the measure needs to be completed by July 3 to not lose its validity, which puts additional pressure on the government to streamline the process.
The approval of this provisional measure represents a significant government effort to direct pre-salt resources to priority areas, seeking not only to compensate for financial losses, but also promoting social and economic development in various regions of the country. It is expected that, with the presidential sanction, the projects can be implemented effectively, contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of the population and the strengthening of essential infrastructures in Brazil.
*With information from Aline Becketty
*Report produced with the aid of AI
