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Itamaraty issues heightened travel alert for Brazilians in the Middle East
Federal Police arrest six in Goiás for smuggling Brazilians to the United States
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Ceará installs inter-institutional committee to coordinate migrant and refugee policy
The government of Ceará has created CEMIGTRAP, an inter-agency committee tasked with integrating services for migrants, refugees and victims of human trafficking. Announced on 6 March, the body centralises policy design, data sharing and outreach, promising faster documentation and clearer points of contact for employers hiring foreign talent in the state. ([ceara.gov.br](https://www.ceara.gov.br/2026/03/06/membros-do-comite-estadual-interinstitucional-de-atencao-aos-migrantes-refugiados-e-enfrentamento-ao-trafico-de-pessoas-foram-empossados-nesta-quinta-feira-5/))
Brazil launches “Open Doors 2026”: visa-free pilot for eight new countries
Inter-Ministerial Ordinance 18/2026—published on 4 March but reported on 5 March—waives short-stay visas for citizens of China, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and the Bahamas under Brazil’s new “Open Doors 2026” strategy. The 12-month pilot aims to lift tourist arrivals by 25 % ahead of major sporting events. Mobility managers gain a larger pool of visa-exempt travellers, but existing e-Visa rules stay in force for the US, Canada and Australia.
LATAM adds 9 % more domestic flights in Brazil for H1 2026
On 5 March 2026 LATAM announced a 9 % domestic-capacity hike for H1 2026, strengthening hubs in São Paulo and Brasília and boosting key regional links. The additional frequencies improve same-day business-travel options and feed for forthcoming long-haul routes, but corporates should lock in peak-hour slots early.
LATAM becomes first Latin-American carrier to earn Skytrax 4-Star rating
Skytrax upgraded LATAM to 4 stars on 5 March 2026, recognising major investments in cabins, lounges and on-board Wi-Fi. The award strengthens LATAM’s value proposition for corporate-travel contracts and raises the bar for regional competitors.
Brazil’s visa shake-up draws mixed reaction as US travellers remain outside exemption list
A detailed analysis in TheStreet highlights that Brazil’s new visa-waiver pilot benefits eight countries but keeps the US, Canada and Australia on the paid e-Visa list, creating operational headaches for firms with mixed-nationality teams. Industry bodies warn the dual system could dent high-value US visitor numbers until reciprocity talks resume.