Brazil and United States create “Mutual Interdiction Team” to tighten airport and border security
Ireland confirms visa-free entry for Brazilian visitors under expanded 62-country waiver
Brazil’s long-awaited Digital Nomad Visa still stalled in Congress, lawyers outline work-around options
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Federal Police seize 100 kg of cocaine at São Paulo-Guarulhos, pledge tighter export screening
Federal Police agents confiscated 100 kg of cocaine at GRU on 10 April, using new data-driven profiling tools. The incident will trigger stricter cargo checks and potential delays for exporters and travellers transferring at Brazil’s main international hub.
Brazil and United States launch ‘Mutual Interdiction Team’ to tighten airport and port borders
Brazil’s Receita Federal and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have created a joint Mutual Interdiction Team that will share real-time intelligence on arms and drug trafficking through Brazilian ports and airports. The move is expected to increase secondary inspections but improve overall cargo security—key for corporates moving high-value or time-sensitive goods.
European Union switches on biometric Entry/Exit System—what Brazilian travellers need to know
The EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System went live on 10 April, replacing passport stamps with fingerprint and facial scans for all third-country nationals. Brazilian visitors keep their 90-day visa-free privilege, but should expect initial queues at kiosks and ensure they travel with machine-readable passports. Companies need to adjust travel timelines and data-protection protocols.