The number of Brazilians trying to enter the United States illegally has increased by 60%.

Number of Brazilians caught in attempts to enter illegally United States This is an increase of 60% in May compared to April. 5,404, the highest level in 2022 and the third consecutive month high. That number is 5,270 more than Venezuela. Collected by AG Immigration Office, which specializes in obtaining data and visas from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service. According to Felipe Alexandre, a founding partner of AG Immigration, US inflation and rising interest rates and the risk of a recession in the country are not enough to motivate many Brazilians to seek a better life in the United States. In addition to the economic aspect, Alexandre says many of his clients in Brazil express fear and distrust of the national political situation, regardless of their political preferences. Many speculate that there is a possibility of an institutional split over this year’s election, creating another impetus to leave the country.

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