A new working group created by the Justice Ministry has 60 days to hold public meetings across all regions of the country on the main issues facing immigrants, refugees, and stateless people.
Brazil became the destination of Afghans when an inter-ministerial decree was published in September 2021, authorizing temporary visas for humanitarian reasons.
They are given visas, food, clothing, and vaccines by the city and volunteers—but housing, employment, education, and benefits should also be offered under the law.
Difficulties in communication and lack of knowledge of Brazilian laws are some of the factors that impact the guarantee of rights for foreign prisoners in Brazil.
The temporary visa benefits those born in Ukraine and stateless people affected or displaced by the armed conflict situation in Ukraine, invaded by Russia in February.