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U.S. State Department: Brazil Travel Advisory at Level 2 with New Kidnapping Risk Indicator

The U.S. Department of State updated its Brazil travel advisory, keeping it at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) and adding a kidnapping risk indicator. It cites crime and kidnapping, with higher-risk areas: anywhere within 160 km/100 miles of land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela; informal housing developments such as favelas; and Brasilia's satellite cities at night are all Level 4 (Do Not Travel). It also notes violent crime, gang activity, drink spiking, and dating-app scams targeting foreigners, and advises U.S. government employees not to use municipal buses.

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Impact and considerations

Brazil's advisory at Level 2 with a new kidnapping risk indicator means companies traveling to Brazil should reassess high-risk areas and travel modes, especially border regions, informal housing developments, and nighttime movements.

Key points

  • The U.S. Department of State rates Brazil at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution and added a kidnapping risk indicator.
  • Areas within 160 km/100 miles of land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela are Level 4: Do Not Travel, except Foz do Iguacu National Park and Pantanal National Park.
  • Informal housing developments such as favelas, vilas, comunidades, or conglomerados, and Brasilia's satellite cities at night, are Level 4: Do Not Travel.
  • The advisory notes violent crime, gang activity, drink spiking, and dating-app scams targeting foreigners, and advises U.S. government employees not to use municipal buses.
  • It advises developing a communication plan with family, employer, or host organization and enrolling in STEP.

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U.S. Department of State
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First source publication
29 May 2025, 08:00
Page published
11 Sept 2026, 00:31
Last updated
29 May 2025, 08:00
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