Brazilian Congress Committee Endorses Visa-Free Entry for Tourists from Australia, Canada and the United States
Flybondi Announces Seasonal Maceió–Buenos Aires Flights with Black-Friday Fares From R$ 555
Macaé Airport Goes Solar: Terminal to Run on 100 % Clean Energy from 2026
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TwoFlex Secures ANAC Approval for Jacarepaguá–Congonhas Shuttle, Easing Rio-São Paulo Commutes
Regional airline TwoFlex received ANAC clearance on 6 November to launch a nine-seat commuter shuttle between Rio’s Jacarepaguá Airport and São Paulo’s Congonhas, starting 28 October. The new link cuts door-to-door travel times for West Zone executives and signals regulatory support for niche point-to-point turboprop services.
Guarulhos Airport Issues Initial Slot Allocation for IATA Summer 2026; Airlines Face Tight Timelines
GRU Airport released its initial slot allocation for the Summer 2026 season on 6 November, giving airlines until 15 December to validate historic rights. The tighter, fully digital timeline may force timetable adjustments and signals Brazil’s shift toward a more transparent, ultimately tradable slot regime.
Brazil lifts income-tax threshold and adds 10% tax on outbound dividends
The Senate passed a bill on 5 November raising the income-tax exemption to R$5,000 and introducing a 10 % withholding tax on outbound dividends over R$50,000. The measure lowers payroll tax for millions but recoups revenue from high earners and cross-border profit flows, directly affecting expatriates and multinational payroll planning. Companies must reassess gross-ups and dividend timings before the rules take effect on 1 January 2026.
Selic stays at 15 %: Brazil’s central bank extends ‘very prolonged’ pause
Copom left the Selic at 15 % on 5 November and signalled confidence that an extended pause will tame inflation. Persistently high borrowing costs keep housing and consumer finance expensive for expatriates and prolong pressure on mobility and project budgets. Analysts now push potential rate-cut timing into 2026, suggesting companies plan for another year of double-digit interest rates.
Mexican airport operator Asur emerges as front-runner to buy Brazil’s 17-airport Motiva portfolio
Insiders say Asur has edged ahead of Aena and Corporación América Airports with a R$5 billion bid for Motiva’s 17-airport Brazilian portfolio plus stakes in three foreign hubs. If confirmed, the takeover would reshape Brazil’s regional airport network, with potential upgrades—and fee changes—affecting corporate travel and assignee mobility throughout the country.