In the 2023 a 2026 legislature, Natal had R$ 106.6 million committed in individual federal legislative amendments destined to the municipality (R$ 97.8 million already paid), in the budgets from 2024 to 2026, sponsored by 28 federal deputies and senators. Of that total, R$ 27.1 million came through special transfers (the "Pix amendment").

Top sponsors (federal, 2023 a 2026, committed amount)

Choose a name to see, in the panel, that author's amendments for Natal.

1. Paulinho FreireUNIÃO · Federal deputy · profileR$ 26.5 million
2. Natalia BonavidesPT · Federal deputy · profileR$ 22.2 million
3. General GiraoPL · Federal deputy · profileR$ 15.9 million
4. Fernando MineiroPT · Federal deputy · profileR$ 9.9 million
5. Sargento GoncalvesPL · Federal deputy · profileR$ 7.4 million

And 23 more legislators. The full list is in the panel.

There is also R$ 129.1 million committed in collective federal amendments (from state caucuses and committees) destined to the municipality, which do not belong to a single legislator. They are not included in the list above or in the individual total.

In addition, R$ 77.1 million was committed in federal amendments (individual and collective) to the state government, headquartered in the capital; that amount serves the whole state and is not counted for the municipality.

Another R$ 7.6 million in individual federal amendments was committed to companies or suppliers based in Natal, which may serve purchases and works elsewhere; that amount is not counted for the municipality.

In the 2023 a 2026 state legislature, 19 state deputies designated R$ 17 million in amendments for Natal (from 2023 to 2026), of which R$ 8.9 million is already listed as paid, according to the source of Rio Grande do Norte.

Top sponsors (state, 2023 a 2026, amount designated)

1. Ubaldo FernandesPSDB · State deputy · profileR$ 3 million
2. Adjuto DiasMDB · State deputy · profileR$ 2.4 million
3. Eudiane MacedoPV · State deputy · profileR$ 2.1 million
4. José DiasPSDB · State deputy · profileR$ 2 million
5. DivaneidePT · State deputy · profileR$ 1.7 million

And 14 more deputies. The full list is in the panel.

City councillors' amendments in Natal

A city councillor's amendment is the part of the city government's budget that each councillor of Natal designates a destination for: a project, a service or an organization in the city. The City Council approves it and the city government carries it out. Each city has its own rules, and not every designated amendment ends up being paid.

From 2024 to 2026, 44 city councillors designated 605 amendments in Natal, in the legislative terms 2025-2028 and 2021-2024. The designated amount totals R$ 45.2 million. The source does not publish the amount paid.

• Legislative term 2025-2028 (amendments in 2026): 416 amendments, 29 city councillors, R$ 30.5 million.
• Legislative term 2021-2024 (amendments in 2024 and 2025): 189 amendments, 28 city councillors, R$ 14.7 million.

See each city councillor amendment for Natal in the panel: the councillor, the destination and the year (free, with sign-in; in Portuguese).

In the panel: each amendment, the author, the area, the year, the committed and paid amounts, who received the money, and the map.

Frequently asked questions

Which deputies and senators sent amendments to Natal/RN?

In the individual federal amendments of the 2023 a 2026 legislature, the top sponsors for Natal were Paulinho Freire (federal deputy, UNIÃO), R$ 26.5 million, Natalia Bonavides (federal deputy, PT), R$ 22.2 million and General Girao (federal deputy, PL), R$ 15.9 million (committed amount). In the state amendments, the top sponsors were Ubaldo Fernandes (PSDB), R$ 3 million, Adjuto Dias (MDB), R$ 2.4 million and Eudiane Macedo (PV), R$ 2.1 million (amount designated). The capital is home to many state agencies that serve the entire state and appear as the final destination of amendments; part of this amount may, in practice, have gone to other municipalities. The full list is in the Radar do Voto amendments panel (free, in Portuguese).

How much was allocated in legislative amendments to Natal/RN?

In the 2023 a 2026 legislature, Natal had R$ 106.6 million committed in individual federal legislative amendments destined to the municipality (R$ 97.8 million already paid), in the budgets from 2024 to 2026, sponsored by 28 federal deputies and senators. Of that total, R$ 27.1 million came through special transfers (the "Pix amendment"). There is also R$ 129.1 million committed in collective federal amendments (from state caucuses and committees) destined to the municipality, which do not belong to a single legislator. In addition, R$ 77.1 million was committed in federal amendments (individual and collective) to the state government, headquartered in the capital; that amount serves the whole state and is not counted for the municipality. Another R$ 7.6 million in individual federal amendments was committed to companies or suppliers based in Natal, which may serve purchases and works elsewhere; that amount is not counted for the municipality. In the 2023 a 2026 state legislature, 19 state deputies designated R$ 17 million in amendments for Natal (from 2023 to 2026), of which R$ 8.9 million is already listed as paid, according to the source of Rio Grande do Norte. The state amounts are those designated by each deputy in the state's own source, not what has already been paid; each state publishes in its own way, with different quality and update schedules. The capital is home to many state agencies that serve the entire state and appear as the final destination of amendments; part of this amount may, in practice, have gone to other municipalities. Source: Transparency Portal (CGU) and government portal of Rio Grande do Norte, organized by Radar do Voto.

How much did the city councillors of Natal/RN designate in amendments?

From 2024 to 2026, 44 city councillors designated 605 amendments in Natal, in the legislative terms 2025-2028 and 2021-2024. The designated amount totals R$ 45.2 million. The source does not publish the amount paid. A city councillor's amendment is the part of the city government's budget that each councillor of Natal designates a destination for: a project, a service or an organization in the city. The City Council approves it and the city government carries it out. Each city has its own rules, and not every designated amendment ends up being paid. Source: Prefeitura de Natal: Emendas Municipais, data from 2026, organized by Radar do Voto. Each amendment is in the city councillors' panel (free, just sign in with your email): https://radardovoto.com/emendas-municipais-brasil/natal.

Where can I see all the amendments of Natal/RN?

In the Radar do Voto amendments panel (free, just sign in with your email; in Portuguese), which opens in Natal: each amendment, the author, the area, the year, the committed and paid amounts, and who received the money. Address: https://radardovoto.com/emendas-federais-brasil?mun=17612.

Amounts of the individual federal amendments of the 2023 a 2026 legislature: committed (the amount reserved in the budget), destined to the municipality (the city government, organizations and consortia based there), excluding what went to the state government, to companies or to federal agencies; the amount paid may be lower. The special transfer (the "Pix amendment") goes straight to the municipality's treasury and is included in the total, reported separately; it is not a voluntary amendment. For state amendments, the amount is the one designated by each deputy in the state's own source (caveats above). Source: Transparency Portal (CGU) and government portal of Rio Grande do Norte. For city councillors' amendments, the amount is the one designated. Source: Prefeitura de Natal: Emendas Municipais, data from 2026. Federal data checked on 19/10/2026. Summary put together on 19/10/2026; it may be out of date. Radar do Voto organizes public data and is not a primary source: always check the original source before any decision.