Good morning! We’re covering today a new wave of migrants entering Brazil’s northernmost state of Roraima. The pension reform (slowly) advancing in some states. And the future of the aviation market in Brazil. (This newsletter is for platinum subscribers only. Become one now!)
A new wave of migrants flock to Brazil’s North
Over the past couple of years, we have grown accustomed to seeing massive waves of Venezuelan migrants fleeing their country’s socio-economic collapse and crossing the border to Colombia and Brazil. Now a new trend is forming, with an increased amount of Haitian and Cuban citizens entering the country—often seeking refuge—by way of Guyana. Like the Venezuelans, they enter Brazil through Roraima, the country’s northernmost state.
By the numbers. According to the Federal Police, over 13,000 Haitians entered Brazil this year, against only 1,000 over the previous four years combined. And between January 2018 and last month, over 31,000 Cubans legally crossed the Brazilian border. In 2017, the UN estimated that Brazil was home to over 67,000 Haitians—more than any other country in South America.
Why it matters. Roraima is a poorly-developed state and has had problems hosting migrants. As a direct consequence of immigration, Roraima had a population...