The North American Regional Council (CRAN) has voiced strong disapproval of proposed salary scales for Portuguese language teachers working abroad in the United States and Canada. The council expressed “deep indignation and total repudiation” regarding the pay structures suggested by the governing ministries. These proposed scales apply to professionals within the Portuguese Language Teaching Abroad (EPE) program. CRAN believes the proposed wages are inadequate and fail to reflect the value of these educators. The council’s statement indicates a significant disagreement between the governing bodies and those representing Portuguese language education in North America. Further negotiations or revisions to the salary scales are anticipated following this strong rebuke. The decision impacts Portuguese language instruction within the North American educational system.