Brazil tops 2 million immigrant and refugee residents as formal employment rises to 415 000
Lula adds federal-police chief to U.S. mission amid escalating visa-reciprocity row
Travel Compositor integrates Visagov to sell digital visas inside booking flow
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Brazil withdraws U.S. officer’s credentials in growing visa-reciprocity dispute
Brazil recently revoked the credentials of a U.S. military officer after the United States removed a Brazilian Federal Police attaché from ICE duties, escalating a simmering dispute linked to Brazil’s reinstated visa requirement for U.S. citizens. The diplomatic spat is causing extra scrutiny for official and corporate travellers and will be addressed when Presidents Lula and Trump meet on 7 May.
Tourism minister touts record foreign arrivals and launches fully digital hotel-check-in card
Tourism Minister Gustavo Feliciano announced that Brazil handled a record 1.05 million foreign visitors in March and introduced a fully digital National Guest Registration Card. The e-card, integrated into Gov.br, speeds hotel check-ins and gives authorities better data on visitor flows—an operational win for business and leisure travellers alike.