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Brazil to Extend Visa Concessions to Syrians Seeking Asylum

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By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Due to the serious situation faced by Syrians today, the Brazilian government has announced that it will extend special visa concessions to those who sought asylum in Brazil as well...
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Brazil Opens Doors to More Seeking Asylum: Daily

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By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The number of worldwide refugees seeking asylum in Brazil more than doubled in 2013 with Syrian immigrants making up the majority of the accepted applicants. According to data gathered...
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Snowden Would Accept Asylum in Brazil, if Offered

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By Maria Lopez Conde, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Former United States National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden would accept permanent asylum in Brazil if the government offered it to him, but would not provide officials with...
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