Brazil opens humanitarian air bridge to quake-hit Venezuela; fourth flight with 35 firefighters readied
Brazil and United States renew pact to fight visa-fraud rings along the tri-border
Brazil’s air-navigation authority allows flexible slot-swapping at São Paulo-Congonhas
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EU Commissioner wraps up Global Gateway mission, unlocking €260 million for Brazil-EU connectivity
• 26 June 2026 – EU announces €260 million for the EllaLink digital corridor and new Amazon connectivity pilots. • Package expected to generate hundreds of short-term specialist visas and long-term assignments in telecoms, mining and green-hydrogen sectors. • Signals deeper EU-Brazil cooperation as the Mercosur agreement nears ratification, with possible reforms to Brazil’s business-visa rules on the horizon.([international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu](https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/commissioner-sikela-concludes-global-gateway-investment-mission-brazil-2026-06-26_en))
Health Ministry issues measles-vaccination alert for São Paulo and Guarulhos travel hub
• Ministry dispatches 100 k measles doses to São Paulo and Guarulhos after three imported cases; measure targets children 6–11 months. • Alert ties the risk to heavy international traffic through GRU and to upcoming World-Cup travel; airlines must reinforce port-health surveillance. • Mobility managers advised to incorporate MMR verification into trip-approval workflows for staff and dependants.([agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2026-06/sarampo-saude-pede-reforco-de-vacinacao-de-criancas-em-sp-e-guarulhos))
Government opens new public consultation on National Migration, Refugee and Statelessness Plan
• Presidency issues 26 June reminder about public consultation on I PlaNaMigra; portal closes 30 June. • Draft plan envisages a digital residence-permit hub and a ‘Trusted Employer’ fast-track that could cut ICT visa processing to 48 hours. • Business community urged to comment now to influence quotas and compliance metrics before final decree in September.([bra1.com.br](https://www.bra1.com.br/politica/id-663138/governo_lula_promove_consulta_publica_sobre_politicas_migratorias?utm_source=openai))
EU Global Gateway mission pledges €260 million for Brazil–Europe digital corridor and metro mobility projects
Ending a week-long visit on 26 June, the EU’s Global Gateway mission committed €260 million to upgrade the EllaLink Brazil–Europe subsea cable and signalled EU support for São Paulo’s Metro Line 6 and green-hydrogen shipping corridors. The package aims to improve digital resilience and sustainable transport links that underpin international business travel and assignments between Brazil and Europe.
Daily travel-risk bulletin flags stable outlook for Brazil but warns of festival-related demand spikes
Risk-intelligence firm A1’s 26 June bulletin reports normal operations at Brazil’s main airports and no security threats, but cautions that the Parintins and Divino Pai Eterno festivals will strain regional flight and hotel capacity. Travel managers are advised to book early and build flexibility into itineraries despite the low overall threat level.