# Federal Court Halts Lula Government Rules on Meal Vouchers

> Brazil's federal court temporarily suspended government rules on meal and food vouchers.
- Title: Federal Court Halts Lula Government Rules on Meal Vouchers
- Summary: Brazil's federal court temporarily suspended government rules on meal and food vouchers.
- Keywords: federal court, lula government, meal vouchers, labor benefits, abbt, pat program, interoperability, brazil, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/justica-suspende-regras-do-governo-lula-sobre-vales-refeicao-e-alimentacao
- Author: Fernanda Fonseca
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:53:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal court, lula government, meal vouchers, labor benefits, abbt, pat program, interoperability, brazil, news
## Federal court suspends Lula government rules
Brazil's federal court suspended part of the government's rules for meal and food vouchers.
## ABBT represents affected companies
The labor benefits association ABBT, which represents payment operators, requested the suspension.
## Rules suspended include 3.6% fee limit
The court suspended rules requiring 3.6% fees for restaurants and supermarkets and payment within 15 days.
## Interoperability deadline expired
The 360-day deadline for full interoperability ended on saturday but card acceptance remains incomplete.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's federal court suspended Lula administration's meal and food voucher rules for companies in the labor benefits sector.