{"id":92556,"date":"2025-01-17T11:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murray.adv.br\/?p=92556"},"modified":"2025-01-17T11:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:13:11","slug":"under-pressure-government-revokes-pix-oversight-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murray.adv.br\/en\/under-pressure-government-revokes-pix-oversight-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Under pressure, government revokes Pix oversight rule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>After wave of fake news, Lula administration withdraws regulation targeting transactions above R$5,000<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01\/17\/2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing a surge of misinformation about taxes on the popular Central Bank&#8217;s instant-payment system, known as Pix, the Lula administration revoked on Wednesday (15) a regulation from the Federal Revenue that had caused political embarrassment. The rule sought to increase oversight of monthly transfers exceeding R$5,000 made by individuals. In a damage-control effort, the government also issued a provisional presidential decree (MP) to reaffirm the free nature of Pix and equate the instant payment system to cash transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement came after President Lula summoned Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, Federal Revenue Secretary Robinson Barreirinhas, and Attorney General Jorge Messias to the Planalto Palace to address growing public dissatisfaction. Newly appointed Communications Minister Sid\u00f4nio Palmeira also influenced the decision to revoke the rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople distorted an act of the Federal Revenue,\u201d Mr. Barreirinhas said. \u201cWe decided to revoke this measure. The rule turned into a weapon for criminals. The \u2018Revenue\u2019 will not tolerate its name being used for scams,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Haddad said the decision to issue an MP, emphasizing that the measure reinforces existing legislation ensuring Pix remains free. \u201cPix is protected by confidentiality, like any other payment method,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MP will also guarantee that Pix payments are treated like cash, bank transfers, or checks, prohibiting \u201ccriminals\u201d and businesses from charging fees for such transactions. \u201cWe\u2019re ensuring by law that if Pix is available, buyers pay the same amount as they would with cash,\u201d Mr. Haddad added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of the publication of this article, the measure had not yet been published in the \u201cOfficial Gazette of the Union.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance Minister noted that the Central Bank, which created Pix, was consulted on the matter. He dismissed claims that a decline in Pix transactions in January was due to the misinformation campaign, attributing the drop to seasonal factors consistent with previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government\u2019s U-turn followed widespread criticism and pressure from various sectors, including evangelical groups often critical of Lula administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources told Valor that pastors from different neo-pentecostal denominations contacted government intermediaries, warning that the controversy was reaching low-income communities, potentially eroding support for the Lula government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue resonated with evangelicals partly because many churches rely on Pix for collecting tithes, the financial contributions made by congregants. In response, Mr. Lula\u2019s aides worked with these influencers to mitigate the crisis\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Combating misinformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite revoking the rule, the president and ministers discussed launching a new public campaign to counter misinformation about Pix. The effort may build on initiatives by Empresa Brasil de Comunica\u00e7\u00e3o (EBC) on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the announcement, Mr. Haddad criticized opposition figures and members of former President Jair Bolsonaro administration. \u201cWe revoked the rule to uproot this lie,\u201d he said, referencing plans by former Finance Minister Paulo Guedes to propose a financial transaction tax, which never materialized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Haddad also took aim at Senator Fl\u00e1vio Bolsonaro, who has faced allegations of embezzlement through kickback schemes. \u201cThe senator\u2019s kickback schemes were uncovered because authorities flagged suspicious financial movements. Bolsonaro\u2019s supporters can\u2019t complain\u2014they were caught by the Revenue,\u201d Mr. Haddad said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, Senator Bolsonaro issued a statement denying wrongdoing and criticizing the Lula administration, declaring, \u201cI have a clean record.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attorney General Jorge Messias announced that he had directed the Federal Police to open an investigation to identify those behind the fake news campaign about Pix taxation. Mr. Messias also noted that authorities had detected \u201cabusive practices in consumer relations\u201d involving Pix and said the National Consumer Secretariat was being tasked with addressing potential violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the government plans to involve state governors in standardizing regulations related to Pix, aiming to prevent misuse and ensure consistency across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*By\u00a0Estev\u00e3o Taiar,\u00a0Renan Truffi\u00a0e\u00a0Fabio Murakawa &#8211;  Valor\u00a0\u2014 Bras\u00edlia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Valor International<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/valorinternational.globo.com\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After wave of fake news, Lula administration withdraws regulation targeting transactions above R$5,000 01\/17\/2025 Facing a surge of misinformation about taxes on the popular Central Bank&#8217;s instant-payment system, known as Pix, the Lula administration revoked on Wednesday (15) a regulation from the Federal Revenue that had caused political embarrassment. 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