World Cup Rush May Overwhelm U.S. Visa System, Brazilian Applicants Warned
Brazil Expels Two U.S. Officials as Questions Mount over Federal Police Attaché in Washington
Itamaraty Explains What Brazilian Travelers Can—and Cannot—Expect from Consular Assistance
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Federal Police Seize 152 kg of Drugs and Arrest Nine at São Paulo–Guarulhos, Tightening Security Ahead of Peak Travel
In a four-day sweep ending 27 April, Brazil’s Federal Police arrested nine suspects and confiscated 152 kg of drugs at Guarulhos airport, using the operation to signal tougher controls ahead of the winter-high-season travel surge. Travelers should budget extra time for security and expect more document checks.
ANAC tightens rules for power banks on flights departing Brazil
ANAC published new guidance on 26 April 2026 limiting passengers to two power banks of up to 100 Wh (or up to 160 Wh with airline approval) and banning their use during the flight. The measure, intended to mitigate fire risks from lithium batteries, forces airlines and airports to update procedures within 30–60 days and requires travellers to review what they pack in carry-on bags.
ANTT opens ‘extraordinary window’, could add 52 % more interstate bus operators
ANTT’s results for its ‘extraordinary application window’, published on 26 April, foresee the number of authorised interstate-bus companies jumping 52 %, expanding coverage to half of all Brazilian municipalities. Greater competition could lower prices and increase route choices for corporate travellers, but industry lawsuits and tight compliance deadlines may delay implementation.
Portugal leads EU move to tougher long-stay visa requirements for Brazilians
A republished 26 April report confirms that, from July, Portugal and several other EU states will demand higher income proofs, stricter accommodation evidence and, in some cases, in-person interviews for Brazilians applying for long-stay visas. The tougher criteria lengthen lead times for transfers, study abroad and digital-nomad moves, requiring earlier planning by employers.