Within 24 hours of the U.S. military action in Caracas, Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 100 Brazilian holiday-makers who had been touring Venezuela crossed back into Roraima on the evening of 3 January. Acting Foreign Minister Maria Laura da Rocha said the embassy in Caracas and the vice-consulate in Santa Elena coordinated buses, security escorts and expedited border processing to move the group through the Las Piedras corridor.
Defence Minister José Múcio stressed that the border remains open to Brazilians but advised anyone still inside Venezuela to register with the embassy and prepare to leave at short notice. The inter-ministerial crisis cell – which also includes the Justice, Health and Social Development ministries – has pre-positioned medical teams and mobile consular tents in Pacaraima. Travellers arriving without valid passports are being issued emergency laissez-passer documents on site.
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Corporate travel departments should note that charter flights out of Caracas are currently suspended and that insurers may exclude cover while the country is under international sanctions. Companies with Venezuelan supply chains are advised to shift essential personnel to Boa Vista or Brasília until the security situation stabilises.
Brazil’s swift evacuation contrasts with 2019, when ad-hoc groups crossed on foot without official support. Observers say the response shows lessons learned and better inter-agency coordination, yet warn that capacity could be overwhelmed if thousands more Brazilians request assistance.
Defence Minister José Múcio stressed that the border remains open to Brazilians but advised anyone still inside Venezuela to register with the embassy and prepare to leave at short notice. The inter-ministerial crisis cell – which also includes the Justice, Health and Social Development ministries – has pre-positioned medical teams and mobile consular tents in Pacaraima. Travellers arriving without valid passports are being issued emergency laissez-passer documents on site.
For individuals who may still need assistance with emergency travel papers or future visa planning, VisaHQ can be an invaluable resource. Their Brazil portal (https://www.visahq.com/brazil/) provides quick online applications, up-to-date entry requirements and professional support that can save time when consular services are under strain.
Corporate travel departments should note that charter flights out of Caracas are currently suspended and that insurers may exclude cover while the country is under international sanctions. Companies with Venezuelan supply chains are advised to shift essential personnel to Boa Vista or Brasília until the security situation stabilises.
Brazil’s swift evacuation contrasts with 2019, when ad-hoc groups crossed on foot without official support. Observers say the response shows lessons learned and better inter-agency coordination, yet warn that capacity could be overwhelmed if thousands more Brazilians request assistance.
