# STF Limits TCU Agreements with 4-2 Vote

> STF votes 4-2 to restrict TCU's agreement powers, Toffoli requests pause.
- Title: STF Limits TCU Agreements with 4-2 Vote · CNN Brasil
- Summary: STF votes 4-2 to restrict TCU's agreement powers, Toffoli requests pause. Brazil's Supreme Court ruled 4-2 to limit the TCU's ability to negotiate…
- Keywords: stf, tcu, secexconsenso, toffoli, supremo tribunal federal, tribunal de contas da uniao, agreement negotiations, constitutional court, brazil, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/infra/stf-tem-quatro-votos-para-limitar-acordos-no-tcu-e-toffoli-pede-vista
- Author: Fernanda Fonseca
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:50:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stf, tcu, secexconsenso, toffoli, supremo tribunal federal, tribunal de contas da uniao, agreement negotiations, constitutional court, news, brazil
## STF votes 4-2 on TCU agreements
The STF formed a 4-2 vote to limit the TCU's role in negotiating agreements for resolving public administration conflicts.
## Toffoli requests pause on decision
The STF paused the ruling after Justice Toffoli requested a review of the decision.
## SecexConsenso created in 2022
SecexConsenso was established in December 2022 to handle consensual agreements between public entities.
## Fachin proposes restrictions
Justice Fachin suggested limiting agreements to special accounting processes for public funds.
## Dino and Fux oppose restrictions
Dino and Fux argued the TCU should negotiate agreements in other processes, including requiring AGU involvement.
## Agreements preserved until ruling
The court proposed keeping existing agreements valid until the final ruling is published.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled 4-2 to limit the TCU's ability to negotiate agreements, with Toffoli requesting a pause on the decision.