Brazil’s Supreme Court Reasserts Executive Control over Visa Decisions
U.S. Visa Interview Wait Times in Brazil Stretch to 75 Days
Brazil’s Electoral Court Opens Online Justification System for Brazilians Abroad Ahead of 2026 Vote
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Updated e-Visa and ETA Table Helps Brazilians Navigate 2026 Entry Rules
Telecom site Guia do eSIM published an updated 21 September matrix of e-Visa and ETA requirements for Brazilian passport-holders. New highlights include the live UK ETA, unchanged Canadian eTA and confirmation that ETIAS will not start until at least 2027. The guide offers cyber-security tips and underscores the need for real-time tracking of authorisation rules by corporate mobility teams.
Brazil Refuses Visas for Two U.S. Envoys Citing Election Interference Concerns
Citing concerns about foreign interference in the 2026 presidential race, Brazil on 21 Sep refused visas for two senior U.S. State Department officials. The move underscores how quickly political tensions can spill over into mobility policy and may foreshadow tighter scrutiny of high-profile travellers until after the elections.
UK Updates Brazil Travel Advisory, Warns Against River Travel in Western Amazonas
On 21 Sep 2026 the UK FCDO revised its Brazil travel advice, warning against non-essential travel on key rivers in western Amazonas and updating safety tips for urban taxi use. Because insurers and multinational employers rely on such advisories, the change may raise compliance costs and trigger tighter travel-security protocols for staff heading to northern Brazil.
UK Updates Brazil Travel Advisory—Taxi Safety Highlighted
The UK’s 21 September refresh of its Brazil travel advice stresses the rising incidence of taxi-related robberies in major cities and maintains warnings for remote Amazonian rivers. British firms must review transport protocols for staff in Brazil, as ignoring FCDO guidance may invalidate insurance coverage.
708 kg of Marijuana Seized in Toledo, Paraná During Joint Border Operation
A joint PF–FICCO/PR–BPFron raid near Toledo (PR) on 20 September netted 708 kg of marijuana and two guns, the PF confirmed on 21 September. The bust tightens security on Paraná’s logistics corridor with Paraguay, likely increasing road inspections that could delay commercial freight and staff movements.
UK Foreign Office Tightens Brazil Travel Advice, Highlights Taxi-Robbery Risk
On 21 September the UK FCDO amended its Brazil travel advice, warning visitors to use only vetted taxis after a rise in express-kidnappings in major cities. The additional language could influence corporate insurance cover and obliges employers to bolster transport safety protocols for staff travelling to Brazil.
Federal Police Seize 84 Boxes of Contraband Cigarettes on Paraguay Border
On 21 September PF agents in Mato Grosso do Sul seized a vehicle with 84 boxes of Paraguayan cigarettes near Mundo Novo on BR-163. The bust—part of an anti-smuggling sweep—will ramp up inspections on one of Brazil’s busiest north-south freight arteries.
41 000 Packs of Illicit Cigarettes Seized on BR-262 in Cross-State Sting
A FICCO/GO and DOF operation on BR-262 seized 41,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes concealed in ore trucks on 19 September; details were published 21 September. The case underscores expanding inter-agency crackdowns that will tighten freight inspections along Brazil’s Centre-West corridors.
Brazilian Border Forces Seize 520 kg of Cannabis on Paraguay Frontier
A tri-service task force seized over half a tonne of cannabis and arrested two Paraguayan smugglers on the Brazil–Paraguay border on 21 Sep 2026. Heightened security in the tri-border area could mean more roadblocks and customs inspections, affecting both traveller movements and cross-border freight schedules.
Brazilian Supreme Court to rule whether aviation rules override consumer law in flight disruption cases
On 20 September 2026 the Brazilian Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the Aeronautical Code and ANAC rules override the Consumer Protection Code in cases of flight delay, cancellation or baggage loss. The binding ruling will determine how much financial liability airlines—and by extension corporate travel budgets—face in Brazil. Mobility managers should prepare for a shift in risk allocation once the judgment is issued.