U.S. and Paraguay sign border-security accords that tighten surveillance along Brazil’s frontier
LATAM starts selling tickets for new Embraer E195-E2 fleet, adding four Brazilian cities
U.S. Homeland Security begins deportation proceedings against former Brazilian congressman
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LATAM launches 24-hour flash sale with discounts of up to 30 % on Brazilian routes
LATAM is running a one-day flash sale until 23:59 BRT on 22 October, cutting up to 30 % off more than 40 domestic and a handful of international routes. The offer gives companies a narrow window to lock in lower year-end travel costs and earn double status miles for registered staff.
Estados Unidos impõem limite de três remarcações para entrevistas de visto no Brasil
The U.S. embassy and consulates in Brazil now permit each visa applicant to cancel or reschedule an appointment only three times per process. After the third change, the case must restart and a new US$ 185 fee is charged. The rule, effective since 29 September and confirmed on 21 October, targets calendar-surfing and bot abuse, forcing Brazilian travellers and employers to plan interview dates more carefully and budget extra time for U.S. trips.
Itamaraty Signs New Cooperation Accords to Fast-Track Technical Visas
Brazil signed MOUs with four partner countries to introduce an electronic visa for technical professionals, cutting processing to five days and removing several paperwork hurdles. The e-VTech scheme, expected in early 2027, will speed up foreign assignments in energy, health tech and engineering, giving multinationals more flexibility to deploy talent.
Diplomatic Consultations Pledge Streamlined Cultural-Exchange Visas
Brazil, Argentina, Portugal and India agreed to draft a unified 12-month “V-Cultura” visa that will replace multiple overlapping cultural-exchange permits. The reform will simplify logistics for touring performers and may pave the way for a broader consolidated talent visa sought by the private sector.
Federal Police Launches Compliance Blitz on Lapsed Residence Permits
Public notices dated 21 October 2026 show Brazil’s Federal Police intensifying checks on foreign residents who overstay abroad or drop out of sponsored programmes. Affected individuals have ten days to respond or risk deportation, and employers are urged to tighten compliance monitoring.
Portal Único Siscomex ficará fora do ar em 31 de outubro para grande atualização
Receita Federal will take the Portal Único Siscomex offline on 31 October (08:00-14:00 BRT) to deploy the ‘Release Azuis’. All import and export modules will be unavailable, potentially delaying corporate shipments, hand-carried samples and assignees’ household goods. Companies must update API integrations and reschedule clearances to avoid disruption.
Distance to Polling Stations Keeps Brazilian Expats From the Ballot Box
More than 62 % of Brazilians living abroad skipped the 1st-round presidential vote, largely because polling places are often thousands of kilometres away. Since electoral compliance is required for passport and some visa services, companies should alert expatriates to justify absence or face document delays.
Caldas Novas realiza simulado de acidente aéreo em 23 de outubro
On 21 October, Caldas Novas announced a full-scale aircraft-accident drill at its local airport on 23 October. The morning exercise will involve firefighters, medical teams and airport staff, causing temporary traffic restrictions but no flight cancellations. Business travellers and tour groups should plan around the heightened activity.