Brazil is strengthening tourism security through a new agreement signed by the Ministry of Tourism (MTur) and the Federal Police. This collaboration aims to enhance safety measures for both domestic and international tourists, focusing on areas like airport security and combating organized crime and terrorism, aligning with a broader international effort to improve security cooperation.
This strategic action to reinforce travellers safety and modernize tourism management will allow the exchange of key data between both institutions with the objective to protect tourists, prevent crimes and improve public policies in the sector.
In essence, this agreement is a proactive step by Brazil to address safety concern and further solidify its position as a popular and safe destination.
The signing of the agreement was in charge of the Minister of Tourism, Celso Sabino, and the Director General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues. As they explained, the initiative will allow real - time sharing of information on accommodations, passports, and migratory movements, in line with the principles of the General Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LGPD).
During the signing ceremony,the Minister described the agreement as a milestone in the protection of visitors, stating that with this system the country will have more effective tools to combat crimes such as trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially women and children and it is a victory for the international image of Brazilian tourism.
The Minister of tourism also pointed out that this agreement is the result of months of joint work between the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Police, and that it will accompanied by new technological tools, such as the electronic check – in through the gov.br platform.
For his part, the Director of the Federal Police highlighted the magnitude of the challenge stating that at airports alone the Federal Police controlled 25 million entries and exits last year, and issued more than 2 million passports. This type of alliance allows the institution to act more effectively, protecting travellers and contributing to economic development.
The agreement is structured around four main axes :
• The integration of databases (Cadastur, FNRH, STI, SINPA)
• The strengthening of public security
• The improvement of strategic planning and institutional development
• The technical training of the teams involved
Transparency in the processing of data is also guaranteed, in accordance with Brazilian laws on data protection and access to information and the authorities stressed that information security is a pillar of this cooperation.
The Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Ana Carla Lopes, said that the agreement represents a structural advance for the country, a historic step that strengthens the Brazilian institutional capacities and reaffirms tourism as a strategic public policy.
From the private sector, the President of the Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (ABAV), Ana Carolina Medeiros celebrated the initiative, commenting that the association has always promoted responsible tourism and this type of action gives support and confidence to the body work.
Closing the event, the Ministry of Tourism Celso Sabino reiterated the government commitment to tourism based on reliable data and international standards, staing that tourism is today one of Brazil’s economic engines, and the institution duty is to ensure its growth with security, intelligence and transparency.
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