Itamaraty warns U.S. terror-listing of PCC and CV could trigger visa, banking and travel sanctions
Federal Police bust airport drug-smuggling ring, tighten security protocols at São Paulo/Guarulhos
Rio’s Galeão Airport forecasts 1.7 million passengers for July peak, adds New York and Córdoba links
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Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão Airport to handle almost 1.7 million passengers in July; new New York and Córdoba flights announced
Galeão Airport forecasts almost 1.7 million passengers this July, with international traffic surging 19 % year-on-year. A new GOL flight to New York and the return of Aerolíneas Argentinas to Córdoba expand business-critical links, while authorities caution that stricter passport checks will continue during the World Cup period.
Domestic airfares in Brazil jump 11.2 % as jet-fuel costs bite
Official ANAC figures released on 6 July show average domestic airfares rising 11.2 % year-on-year in May to R$ 632.53, driven largely by a 68.5 % jump in jet-fuel prices. The surge squeezes corporate-travel and relocation budgets and may intensify in Q3 as oil stays high and capacity remains tight.
Brazil ramps up air bridge to quake-hit Venezuela, sending 12.5 t of medical supplies and 174 specialists
Brazil has flown six missions in the past ten days, delivering 12.5 t of medical cargo and 174 specialists to earthquake-stricken Venezuela. The large-scale air bridge showcases Brasília’s growing logistic reach and creates new precedents for expedited cross-border movement of personnel and relief goods.
Senate extends duty-free threshold on small international parcels, deferring ‘taxa das blusinhas’ comeback to September
A Senate decree published on 6 July prolongs, until 9 September, the provisional measure that waives import duty on international parcels up to US$ 50. The extension shields expatriates and corporate mobility programmes from sudden cost increases but signals that a revised tariff schedule may arrive later this year.
EU biometric border checks trigger summer-queue warnings—what Brazilian travellers need to know
Industry associations warned on 6 July that the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is already producing queues of up to three hours at major hubs, risking missed connections for non-EU passengers—among them hundreds of thousands of Brazilian tourists and executives headed to the Schengen Area this peak season.
Updated guide to Brazil’s eVisa highlights stricter photo rules ahead of October rollout for US, Canada and Australia
A 6 July industry guide confirms that Brazil’s eVisa—mandatory from 1 October for US, Canadian and Australian visitors—has stricter automated checks on photo quality. Mobility managers should build in extra lead time to avoid application rejections that could derail short-notice travel.