Brazil’s Federal Police tighten holiday border checks after arresting Paraguayan fugitive with fake passport
Federal Police at São Paulo/Guarulhos arrested a Paraguayan homicide suspect carrying a fake Brazilian passport and, in the process, showcased Brazil’s new real-time biometric alert system. Officers have boosted staffing and security sweeps during the New-Year travel rush, signalling tougher routine checks ahead. The development raises compliance stakes for companies moving staff through Brazil’s main hub.
Jan 1, 2026
