Brazil restricts entry for certain Asian migrants starting August 26

Brazil will impose entry restrictions on certain Asian migrants seeking refuge, effective August 26, 2024. This decision follows a surge in asylum requests, with over 9,000 filed this year, more than double the total for 2023. Most requests come from Indian, Nepalese, and Vietnamese nationals. The new rules will require travelers without visas to continue their journey or return home, amid concerns over airport congestion.