Brazil STJ Reviews Appeals on Judicialized INSS Benefit Denials

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) is analyzing appeals (embargos) to clarify Topic 1.124, which set guidelines for retirees and pensioners litigating against INSS over denied benefits, including rules on new facts, evidence, and deadlines. The outcome will affect thousands of pending cases and the pace of benefit judicialization. Uncertainty remains over the scope of the clarifications and potential impact on INSS's administrative burden.