🇺🇸🇧🇷WASHINGTON – The U.S. government confirmed today (14) the immediate suspension of processing new immigration and tourism visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Brazil. The information, initially reported by Fox News and confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, marks one of the harshest foreign policy tightenings during the current administration.
What does the new measure say?
The suspension officially takes effect next Wednesday, January 21, 2026, but consulates have already been instructed to halt new issuances while the directive is being implemented.
Affected Countries:
Although the complete list has not yet been detailed in the Official Gazette, sources linked to the government confirmed that, in addition to Brazil, the restriction affects nations such as:
• Russia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Nigeria
• Egypt
• Thailand
• Somalia
The decision has drawn attention for being made in a year of the World Cup.
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