Brazil signs decree granting visa-free entry to Chinese citizens for short-term visits
Government opens public consultation on Brazil’s first National Plan on Migration, Refuge and Statelessness
Brazilian Federal Police hit record passport-issuance speed ahead of Carnival exodus
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Guarulhos Aeromóvel Finally Opens to Passengers—But Only After-Hours
São Paulo/Guarulhos switched on its long-awaited Aeromóvel on 21 Feb 2026, carrying ordinary passengers for the first time during evening hours. The limited opening cuts inter-terminal transfer times and gives Brazil’s main international hub its first rail-to-gate connection, a win for business travellers—though corporates are urged to keep contingency plans until 24-hour service begins.
Brazil and India Lift Trade Ambitions to US$20 Billion, Pledge Faster Business Mobility
Meeting in New Delhi on 21 Feb 2026, President Lula and Prime Minister Modi set a US$20 billion trade goal and agreed to craft a multi-entry business-visa regime plus trusted-traveller lanes. The planned fast-track will accelerate deployments tied to critical-mineral and aerospace joint ventures, signalling that emerging-market partnerships are reshaping global mobility norms.
Traditional-Knowledge Agreement Opens Patent-Examiner Secondments Between Brazil and India
Brazil gained access to India’s TKDL on 21 Feb 2026, and the two IP offices will create six-month reciprocal secondments using a new G-1 research visa. The move promises faster patent examinations in Brazil and introduces a dedicated mobility channel for examiners, scientists and corporate IP specialists.