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Brazilian Congress Overturns Lula's Veto on Bill 6064/2023 to Reinstate R$8,100 Lifelong Pensions for Zika Victims in Near-Unanimous Vote

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Updated Jul 3, 2025, 08:56 PM

On June 17, 2025, the Brazilian Congress overturned President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto on Bill 6064/2023, which guarantees a lifelong pension to individuals with disabilities caused by the Zika virus contracted during pregnancy. The veto had been initially issued due to the lack of a designated funding source for the expense. Following the congressional decision, the pension will be reinstated at a monthly amount of up to R$ 8,100, equivalent to the ceiling of the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). The bill also includes provisions for moral damage compensation and exempts the pension from income tax. The congressional vote to reject the veto was nearly unanimous, with only two lawmakers, Nikolas Ferreira (PL-MG) and Luiz Carlos Busato (União-RS), opposing the measure. The move received support from both the legislative branch and the Lula administration, marking a policy reversal and providing financial relief to families of children affected by congenital Zika syndrome.

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@camaradeputados

Congress enacts [Law 15.156/25], which provides compensation for moral harm and special pension for people with permanent disabilities resulting from Zika virus infection.

Fabiano Contarato

@ContaratoSenado

It's already in the Official Gazette and NOW IT'S LAW! ✅ I am very proud to have been the rapporteur of this achievement, which puts an end to excessive bureaucracy and guarantees more dignity for countless families in Brazil.