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R$ 7 billion forgotten in the FGTS may finally be released after failures in the 2025 measures, while millions of workers find out they may have unclaimed money.

Written by Caio Aviz
Published on 09/04/2026 at 17:43
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Government evaluates releasing retained FGTS funds that were not withdrawn after provisional measures, potentially benefiting millions of workers

The federal government is studying the release of about R$ 7 billion from FGTS that workers did not withdraw after measures adopted in 2025.

The Ministry of Labor released the information and is still assessing the total impact of the measure.

The Federal Savings Bank, responsible for managing the fund, states that it follows current regulations and does not confirm the mentioned amount.

Worker accesses the FGTS app on their phone, illustrating the possible inquiry and release of amounts that may have been retained after measures adopted in 2025. Image: Joédson Alves/Agência Brasil.

Release of remaining amounts under analysis

The Ministry of Labor is analyzing the release of retained amounts in the Guarantee Fund for Time of Service.

The preliminary estimate indicates that about 10 million workers may receive the amounts, although the numbers are still under review.

These funds became available, but workers did not make the withdrawal after the measures.

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Provisional measures of 2025 boosted FGTS withdrawals

The provisional measures signed in 2025 authorized the withdrawal of FGTS for dismissed workers.

The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed these measures throughout 2025, allowing access to previously blocked amounts.

Workers who opted for the birthday withdrawal began to access the retained funds.

  • In the first half of 2025, the government released R$ 12 billion for about 12 million workers
  • In the second half of 2025, the government released R$ 8.5 billion for approximately 14 million people

The total exceeded R$ 20 billion throughout 2025, as reported by the Ministry of Labor.

Part of the funds remained retained after release

The ministry identified that not all authorized amounts reached the workers.

According to the ministry, about R$ 7 billion remained retained after the implementation of the measures.

The government considers this amount a “legitimate right of the workers” and seeks to correct the situation.

The technical team is already working to facilitate the release of this remaining amount.

Caixa must clarify the execution of the measures

The Ministry of Labor informed that Caixa must explain the operational details of the releases.

The public bank emphasizes that it follows the rules of FGTS, but does not confirm the amount cited by the ministry.

Divergences continue regarding the execution of the measures and the full release of the funds.

Investigation is ongoing and definition has not yet been confirmed

The government is analyzing how many workers still have amounts available for withdrawal.

Authorities continue to consolidate the final number of beneficiaries.

Millions of Brazilians are awaiting the definition on the release of the retained FGTS funds — when will this amount finally reach the workers’ accounts?

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Caio Aviz

Escrevo sobre o mercado offshore, petróleo e gás, vagas de emprego, energias renováveis, mineração, economia, inovação e curiosidades, tecnologia, geopolítica, governo, entre outros temas. Buscando sempre atualizações diárias e assuntos relevantes, exponho um conteúdo rico, considerável e significativo. Para sugestões de pauta e feedbacks, faça contato no e-mail: avizzcaio12@gmail.com.

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