The Brazilian government initiated the second phase of payments for the FGTS (Fundo de Garantia de Tempo de Serviço) birthday withdrawal scheme on June 17, 2025. This phase involves releasing approximately R$6 billion to around 8.1 million workers who opted for the withdrawal model between January 2020 and February 2025 and were dismissed without just cause. Beneficiaries with balances exceeding R$3,000 from former employers began receiving these funds, with payments concluding on June 20, 2025. Concurrently, the PIS/Pasep 2025 salary bonus payments commenced on July 15, 2025, targeting workers born in September and October. The fourth payment batch will distribute R$5.06 billion to 4.3 million eligible workers. Additionally, Argentina's social security agency ANSES continues its scheduled pension payments throughout June and July 2025, while announcing new benefit programs including a six-month $150,000 payment, a $313,400 payout for certain beneficiaries, and bonuses ranging from $70,000 to $94,000 for families meeting specific criteria, with some payments confirmed for August 2025.