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Brazil restricts entry for certain Asian refugees

thestar.com — August 21, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: Brazil will impose entry restrictions on certain Asian nationals seeking refuge, effective Monday. This decision targets migrants from India, Nepal, and Vietnam, who often use Brazil as a transit point to the U.S. and Canada. Over 70% of asylum requests at São Paulo's airport come from these groups. Travelers without visas must either continue their journey or return home, according to the justice ministry.

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