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Lula da Silva addresses new immigration restrictions and advocates for the rights of Brazilian citizens living in Portugal.
The Brazilian Consulate in Faro is experiencing increased demand for services from Brazilians residing in Spain, who seek faster processing times, while also providing essential social support and community engagement.
The deadline for Brazilian voters in Portugal and abroad to regularise their electoral status is approaching. Until May 6th, voters can justify absences, request a transfer of their electoral domicile to an overseas zone, or apply for their first voter ID card. The process is entirely online. Voting in Brazil is mandatory for citizens aged 18 and over, and a regularised status is required for passport renewal. With presidential elections scheduled for October, Lisbon is preparing for a record number of voters, with additional polling stations at the University of Lisbon to prevent the long queues seen in 2022.
CNN Portugal reports that Lula da Silva's visit failed to offer any new developments for Brazilians living in Portugal.
Rui Calafate, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses Lula da Silva's visit to Portugal
During his visit to Portugal, Brazilian President Lula da Silva was met with a show of support from demonstrators in Lisbon.
Brazilians living abroad can now obtain the new national identity card, with a pilot project launching in Portugal due to its large Brazilian population. The new card provides full access to gov.br services, including digital signatures and pension-related tasks. Old paper ID cards will be phased out by 2032, with a 2028 deadline for those receiving social benefits. The process involves scheduling via the E-Consular portal and using a specialized biometric kiosk operated remotely by civil police in Brasília. Costs are consistent with those in Brazil, and the service will soon expand to Porto, Faro, and eventually Paraguay.
There is exactly one month left until the deadline for Brazilians living in Portugal to regularise their electoral registration. The period ends on May 6 and is crucial for those intending to vote in the 2026 Brazilian elections. The process, which includes transferring registration to Portugal or updating data, can be completed entirely online via the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) website. Portugal remains a major hub for Brazilian voters abroad, with Lisbon hosting the largest electoral college in Europe.
In today's Radar DN Brasil, DN executive editor Margarida Vaqueiro-Lopes discusses the Banco Master case and recalls the eight-million-euro transaction by Daniel Vorcaro to purchase a bank in Portugal. DN Brasil editor Amanda Lima provides information on the new Portuguese app for traveler registration, part of the European passenger control system. From Brasília, Iara Lemos comments on the promulgation of the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, signed by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre this week. Reporter Nuno Tibiriçá speaks with Gregório Duvivier and Ricardo Araújo Pereira about the Portuguese language and the cultural proximity between Brazil and Portugal. And more! Subscribe to DN Brasil on YouTube and Spotify so you don't miss out. Radar DN Brasil airs every Friday at 8 am on the DN Brasil YouTube and Spotify channels, featuring a weekly summary and everything that matters to Brazilians in Portugal. Click here to follow the DN Brasil channel on WhatsApp! DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to move to Portugal. Texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. During Women's Month, alerts increase regarding the risks of trafficking Brazilian women to Portugal and Europe. The 'Friends of Brazil' contest will reward students and teachers in Portugal to combat xenophobia in schools.
A Brazilian woman has created a painting as a tribute to the employees of the Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon.
