Brazil sets deadlines for nationwide biometric registration and new digital ID card
Guarulhos reopens main runway, restoring full capacity at Brazil’s busiest airport
Federal Police seize gold and narcotics in Guarulhos holiday crackdown
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Emirates restores 96 % of global network; Brazil frequencies back to pre-crisis levels
Emirates has rebuilt 96 % of its worldwide schedule and reinstated daily São Paulo and near-daily Rio flights, boosting Brazil–Middle East connectivity and cargo capacity. The airline is offering flexible rebooking, free Dubai stop-overs and accelerated Skywards status—features that can trim costs and transit times for Brazilian corporates with projects in Asia and the Gulf.
Wednesday deadline looms for voter-ID regularisation, with passport consequences
Brazilian citizens have until 6 May to obtain or regularise their voter ID. Missing the cut-off not only bars voting but can block passport issuance and other official services—risks that can upend international assignments. HR and mobility departments should verify electoral compliance now to avoid travel-document delays.
Corpus Christi holiday status clarified, signalling potential travel surge in early June
Veja SP confirms that Corpus Christi on 4 June will be a facultative holiday, not a federal day off, leaving holiday status to each city. São Paulo has opted for a long weekend, and early booking data point to a spike in leisure travel. Businesses should anticipate higher travel costs, potential immigration staffing shortages and the need for special labour permits in affected municipalities.
Guarulhos reopens main runway, restoring full capacity after five-week closure
GRU Airport reopened its long-haul runway on 3 May, ending a month of capacity restrictions that had disrupted domestic and international connections. Airlines are reinstating normal schedules, and airport management projects a rise to 90 movements per hour later this year, improving reliability for travellers and air-cargo shippers.
Derailment on Expresso Aeroporto halts rail link between São Paulo city and GRU
A derailment on 2 May shut down the CPTM Expresso Aeroporto rail service to Guarulhos, forcing travellers onto roads and extending journey times. No injuries occurred, but the suspension may last into the work week, highlighting the importance of backup ground-transport options for international passengers and crew.