Portugal to Expel Thousands: Stricter Immigration Rules Impact Brazilians

Portugal to Notify Thousands of Immigrants to Leave, Including Brazilians LISBON, PORTUGAL—The Portuguese government announced that nearly 34,000 immigrants will be notified to leave the country voluntarily. This decision follows a recent surge in rejected residency applications, with the number nearly doubling within the past month. A significant portion of those affected, over 5,386, are Brazilian citizens. "We had 18,000 rejections before; now it's almost 34,000," stated a government official in an interview featured in the SBT News video report. The increased rejection rate is attributed to a stricter review of immigration processes, implemented in response to the rising influence of the far-right Chega party, which has become the second largest political force in the country. The notifications are being sent by the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum, aiming to process up to 2,000 cases daily. While the majority of those affected are of Indian origin, hundreds of Colombians, Venezuelans, and Africans are also included. This situation highlights the evolving immigration policies in Portugal and the impact of political shifts on immigration processes. The government's actions aim to address the backlog of cases and enforce stricter immigration regulations.