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Brazil’s Federal Police Smash Human-Trafficking Ring Sending Brazilians to Cambodia

Brazil’s Federal Police Smash Human-Trafficking Ring Sending Brazilians to Cambodia

Brazil’s Federal Police arrested three people and broke up a network that trafficked Brazilians to Cambodia to run online scams under forced-labour conditions. Dozens of victims had their passports seized and were subjected to violence and debt bondage. The case underscores emerging duty-of-care risks for companies sending staff or contractors to Southeast Asia.

May 22, 2026
Brazil Approves R$1 Billion Emergency Credit Line to Keep Airlines Flying

Brazil Approves R$1 Billion Emergency Credit Line to Keep Airlines Flying

Brazil’s National Monetary Council authorised a R$1 billion emergency credit facility to cover airlines’ working-capital needs amid a spike in jet-fuel costs. Capped at R$330 million per carrier and repayable in six months, the loans aim to maintain seat capacity and protect business-travel connectivity but are viewed as a stop-gap rather than a cure-all.

May 22, 2026
Pilots and Cabin Crew Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Labour Reforms

Pilots and Cabin Crew Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Safety and Labour Reforms

Brazil’s pilot and cabin-crew union signalled a potential nationwide strike over stalled retirement rules, a bill opening domestic routes to foreign carriers, and changes to fatigue-management regulations. Even the prospect of industrial action threatens flight-schedule stability for business travellers and cargo shippers later this month.

May 21, 2026

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