The family has still not secured the funds, about €10,000, to repatriate Lucinete Freitas's body to Brazil. The deadline for removal is up to 45 days after release by the Judicial Police.
Nanny killed by employer in Portugal may be buried as a pauper
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Context & Explainers
A presidential decree signed on 7 January 2026 recognises Brazilian driving licences in Portugal, simplifying the process for holders to drive or to exchange their Brazilian licence under the new rules without repeating the full driving test. That change makes daily mobility and administrative transitions easier for Brazilian nationals, dual citizens and residents in Portugal.
