Key Facts
—The ruling. A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to allow retroactive payment of perks that lift judges’ pay above the constitutional ceiling.
—The score. The virtual-plenary tally reached at least five votes to none, with the judgment open until Tuesday and four justices still to vote.
—The cap. The constitution limits public pay to R$46,300 (US$8,960) a month, the salary of a Supreme Court justice.
—The reality. With perks counted, judges and prosecutors can earn at least R$62,500 (US$12,090) a month.
