Paraguay, a tax and political haven for Brazil's far right
Summary
Many Brazilians who support far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro are moving to Paraguay because they are worried that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will win the upcoming Brazilian election. Paraguay is attracting these Brazilians as a place with lower taxes and political refuge, with a sharp rise in residence permits issued to Brazilians in recent years.Key Facts
- Paraguay issued a record 40,600 residence permits to foreigners in 2025, with 23,500 going to Brazilians.
- In the first three months of 2026, Paraguay granted 9,200 residence permits to Brazilians.
- Many of these Brazilians support Jair Bolsonaro and his far-right son Flavio Bolsonaro.
- Bolsonaro supporters fear that Lula’s re-election will worsen Brazil’s economic crisis.
- Paraguay is seen by these Brazilians as a tax haven with lower taxes than Brazil.
- The Friendship Bridge between Brazil and Paraguay is busy with people crossing to settle in Paraguay.
- Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for an attempted coup.
- Brazil’s presidential elections are scheduled for October 4 and 25, 2026.
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