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Tião Viana

Type: Person

Name: Tião Viana

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Illegal immigration remains problem in northern Brazilian state

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The influx of illegal Haitian immigrants into Brazil's northern Acre state remains a problem that local authorities can not solve on their own, Governor of Acre Tiao Viana said Wednesday."I expressed our concern because ... [Published Xinhua News Agency - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Illegal Immigration, Tião Viana, Immigration

First reported Apr 17 2013 - Updated Apr 17 2013 - 1 reports

Brazil issues permits to Haitians

More than 900 Haitian immigrants to the Brazilian state of Acre have been allowed to stay in Brazil.A federal task force sent to Acre to deal with a rising influx of migrants issued them with residency and work permits.Acre declared a state of emergency ... [Published BBC - Apr 17 2013]

Entities: Brazil, Immigration, Haiti, Khaled Al Angari

First reported Apr 13 2013 - Updated Apr 13 2013 - 1 reports

Brazil to seek neighbors' help to stem illegal immigrants

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Brazil will seek the help of Peru and Bolivia to prevent the influx of illegal immigrants through routes in the two neighboring countries, a top presidential aide said Friday.Gilberto Carvalho, secretary general of ... [Published Xinhua News Agency - Apr 13 2013]

Entities: Brazil, Illegal Immigrants, Tião Viana, Immigration

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"i expressed our concern because acre is a vulnerable area. the state can not deal with this alone" Viana said, adding that as a border state, Acre is a backdoor to both the entry of illegal immigrants and criminal activities such as international drug...

Illegal immigration remains problem in northern Brazilian state [Published Xinhua News Agency - Apr 18 2013]