Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Brazil is tightening its entry regulations starting Monday in response to a significant increase in migrants using Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport as a stopover to seek asylum in the country. Many of these individuals, primarily from India, Nepal, and Vietnam, aim to enter Brazil and then journey overland to the United States. Rising Migrant Crisis at Sao Paulo Airport The Brazilian justice ministry revealed that criminal organizations have been exploiting Brazil as a route for smuggling immigrants and trafficking people.
There has been a sharp rise in the number of migrants, particularly from Asian countries, attempting to use Brazil as a gateway to the United States. These migrants often purchase plane tickets to other South American destinations but are advised by smugglers to apply for asylum in Brazil upon arrival. Once in Brazil, their ultimate goal is to travel north through Colombia and Panama via the treacherous Darien Gap jungle, hoping to reach the United States for a better life.
However, many find themselves stranded at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, waiting in overcrowded transit zones. Last week, authorities estimated that 481 migrants were stuck in limbo at the airport, with local media reporting that a significant number of them are from India, Nepal, and Vietnam. A local television station aired images showing dozens of people wearing masks, standing in long lines waiting for food.
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