Portugal eases walk-in visa submissions in Brazil for priority categories starting 20 July
Australia renews ‘high degree of caution’ advisory for Brazil, highlights methanol poisonings and visa requirement
UK updates Brazil travel guide; new sections on taxi scams and regional river risks remain ‘current as of 19 July 2026’
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São José dos Campos airport to run four weekly LATAM Cargo flights to Miami, boosting export capacity for São Paulo’s tech corridor
SJK Airport confirmed that LATAM Cargo will double its São José dos Campos–Miami freighter service to four weekly rotations from 8 June, adding 400 tonnes of capacity and slashing transit times for Brazil’s aerospace and tech exporters. The enhancement reduces reliance on São Paulo/GRU and strengthens supply-chain reliability for multinational projects in the Vale do Paraíba industrial belt.
Private Visa Platforms Report Record Day for Brazil eVisa Applications
Passporta and peer visa-processing firms signalled record-high Brazil eVisa filings on 19 July 2026, reflecting peak North American and Australian demand. The rush may stress the official portal, so businesses should submit applications early and ensure passport validity.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Blocks Argentina’s President Milei From Visiting Jair Bolsonaro
Justice Alexandre de Moraes confirmed a 30-day ban on political visits to Jair Bolsonaro and consequently barred Argentina’s President Javier Milei from meeting the ex-president in Brasília. The move disrupts planned bilateral outreach and highlights how court orders can abruptly derail high-profile cross-border travel plans.
UK updates Brazil travel advice with new safety, scam and regional-risk warnings
On 18 July 2026 the UK FCDO issued a wide-ranging update to its Brazil travel advice, expanding ‘against all but essential travel’ warnings along key Amazon rivers, adding fresh guidance on scams and highlighting a rise in express kidnappings near major airports and port zones. Businesses must revisit journey-management and insurance cover, while individual travellers should follow stricter security and payment precautions.