Brazil eases visa regulations for Portuguese-speaking countries. The Lula government has released new favorable rules for temporary visas and residency. Justice Minister Flavio Dino and Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira made the announcement on September 5, 2023. These rules come from a pact among the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). Nine countries are in […]
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