In brief
Following Lula’s re‑election, U.S. immigration firms report large hikes in Brazilian inquiries to relocate. Online searches for countries like Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile have spiked, prompting concerns about future pressures on host nations. Prabowo Congratulates Lula on his new term, noting potential for deeper Brazil‑Indonesia ties.
After President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was re‑elected last Sunday, U.S. immigration firms have seen a surge in inquiries from Brazilian families and skilled workers looking to move abroad.
Florida‑based firms reported over 1,300 questions in a single day. Piquet Law Firm in Miami received 700 inquiries—more than its usual 500 to 600 for a month—while Orlando’s Bicalho Legal Consulting logged 643 against a daily average of just 20.
Google Trends data show movements far beyond normal. Searches for moving to Paraguay jumped about 7,600% on October 26–27, Uruguay 3,200%, and Chile 1,700%. Requests for “como morar no Paraguai” also spiked 1,700% immediately after election day.
Founder Alexandre Piquet told Folha de S.Paulo that 150 of the 700 prospective clients appeared to qualify for visa programs. Vinícius Bicalho noted that the sudden wave “is usually higher after elections, but this year was particularly strong.”
Oscar Mersan De Gásperi, director of M360 Paraguay, said the move could lead to “the largest wave of Brazilian immigration in Paraguay’s history.” He pointed to the country’s growing capacity to accommodate newcomers.
Meanwhile, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto posted a congratulatory message on social media, praising Lula’s historic fourth victory and urging both nations to strengthen strategic partnership and collaboration on global challenges.”
