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The number of Brazilian voters residing in Portugal has surged by 66.6% since 2022, with Lisbon emerging as the largest electoral district for expatriates globally.
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.
Brazilians residing in Portugal are eligible to apply for absentee voting for Brazilian elections during the specified period.
The number of Brazilians registered in Portugal to vote in Brazil's general elections in October rose by 66.63% to 134,797, according to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
There are about 50,000 more people than recorded in the 2022 electoral process
The number of Brazilians registered in Portugal to vote in Brazil's general elections in October has risen by 66.63% to 134,797, according to data from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). In the 2022 elections, the number of Brazilians registered in Portugal stood at 80,896. For this year's elections – with the first round scheduled for October 4th...
The total count of Brazilian citizens registered to vote in Portugal for the upcoming general elections has increased to 134,000.
The Superior Electoral Court has updated the number of Brazilians eligible to vote in October. In total, 158,745,463 people are qualified to participate in this year's elections, an increase of nearly 1.5% compared to 2022. Abroad, the total number of voters grew by more than 31%, with 918,876 Brazilians now eligible to vote outside the country. The United States leads the ranking, followed by Portugal with 134,797 voters. Although Portugal is in second place, Lisbon has become the largest Brazilian electoral college abroad, with 78,833 registered voters. In the Portuguese capital, voting traditionally takes place at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, but the increase in voters will lead to additional polling stations at the Faculty of Letters and the Rectory this year to avoid the delays seen in 2022. Lisbon will also set a record for electronic ballot boxes used, increasing from 58 in 2022 to 100 this year.
Those who have transferred their voter registration abroad and will be in Brazil during the election period have until August 20th to request absentee voting.
Portugal continues to be the primary choice for Brazilian citizens moving to Europe.
The deadline to register as a volunteer for the Brazilian presidential elections in Portugal is approaching. The three Brazilian consulates in the country need poll workers and other staff for the election, scheduled for October 4th. Only Brazilian citizens in good standing with the Electoral Justice can volunteer; those affiliated with political parties are ineligible. The selection will be officially confirmed by the Electoral Justice. In Lisbon and Porto, the deadline is this Friday, July 10th, while the Faro consulate has extended registration until July 15th. Interested parties must use the online form or email the respective consulates. The consulates emphasize the importance of volunteers, as Portugal hosts one of the largest Brazilian electorates abroad.
The electoral restriction period, known as 'defeso', begins this Saturday, July 4th, limiting institutional communication from Brazilian public bodies. Starting 90 days before the October 4th elections, this measure prevents the use of public resources to promote candidates. Brazilian diplomatic offices in Portugal, including the embassy and consulates in Lisbon, Faro, and Porto, will restrict their social media activity to essential information only. Service provision remains unaffected, and the consulates are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the electoral process.
Applications to volunteer for the Brazilian presidential elections in Lisbon close on July 10. The consulate, which is organising the vote in the Portuguese capital, needs hundreds of people to assist with tasks such as queue management. Lisbon will be the largest Brazilian electoral district abroad, with approximately 69,000 voters. The first round of the election is scheduled for October 4.
Applications can be submitted until July 10. To apply, interested parties must be in good standing with the electoral justice system. Lisbon is the largest electoral district outside of Brazil, with nearly 69,000 voters.
The number of voters eligible to vote in October's presidential election, in which Lula da Silva seeks to renew his mandate, has risen to 68,979.
Figures released by the Itamaraty are still preliminary, but Lisbon is consolidating its position as the largest electoral district outside of Brazil. When looking at countries, Portugal is only behind the United States.
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.
