Federal Police bust network trafficking Brazilians to scam centres in Southeast Asia
UK updates Brazil travel advice, adds new regional risk warnings
US court halts visa policy that threatened Brazilian disinformation researchers
Latest News
ANAC raises passenger service charges at 14 major Brazilian airports
ANAC published an ordinance on 13 July raising the ceiling for boarding and other airport fees at 14 Brazilian airports. Domestic boarding at Guarulhos will reach R$ 35.75 and the international charge R$ 68.61, with similar hikes at Viracopos and 12 regional fields. Costs take effect 30 days after publication, meaning travellers will feel the impact from mid-August. Corporates should budget for higher ticket prices and consider alternate hubs.
Receita Federal tightens border security with 600 kg drug seizure at Paraguay frontier
Customs officers in Foz do Iguaçu seized 600 kg of cannabis-like substance hidden in two Paraguayan cars on 12 July, with details published on 14 July. The high-profile bust signals tighter inspections at Brazil’s busiest land border. Business travellers and logistics operators should expect more document checks and allocate extra time when crossing the Friendship Bridge.