Project seeks to revoke a decree of the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, which sets a rate of US $ 80.90 for viewers from four countries; Text goes to the Chamber
The Brazilian Senate approved a Legislative Decree bill that eliminates the need for visas from the United States, Canada, Japan and. This decision revokes a decree of the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, which stipulated a fee of $ 80.90 to obtain the visa from April. The proposal, authored by the Senator (PL-RJ), was reported by (PL-RJ) and now goes to appreciation in the House of Representatives.
The vote generated divergent reactions among the senators. The Government leader in Congress, (PT-AP), expressed his disapproval, stating that the exemption of visas compromises national sovereignty and aligns with external interests. On the other hand, the Senator (PT-RN) defended the proposal, emphasizing the need to make Brazil more accessible to international tourists.
The Legislative Decree project seeks to restore a 2019 policy that had already dismissed the requirement of visas to the same countries. The new rule, which was expected to take effect in January 2024, was based on the principle of reciprocity, which aims to balance the entry conditions between nations.
With the approval of the Senate, the expectation is that the House of Representatives analyze the proposal soon. The measure, according to the opposition, aims to attract more visitors and boost the local economy, especially at a time when the sector seeks to recover after the challenges imposed by the pandemic.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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