Brazil to Restrict Entry of Indian and Other Asian Nationals to Curb Rising Migration to US and Canada

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:52pm on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India Global

Brazil will start restricting the entry of Indian and other Asian nationals who use the country as a gateway to migrate to the US and Canada. This move, beginning Monday, follows concerns over increasing numbers of migrants arriving at São Paulo’s international airport without proper visas. The restrictions will primarily affect those from Asian countries who need visas to stay in Brazil. The decision comes after a surge in refuge requests from Indians, Nepalese, and Vietnamese nationals, raising concerns about illegal migration routes and human trafficking.

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