Tourism: Northeast Breaks Record for Foreign Visitors Over the Holiday

O Estadão reported a 22% surge in international tourism across Fortaleza and Natal, driven by private flights and airport concessions. Gazeta do Povo highlighted that streamlined visa policies drew in American travelers, while Revista Oeste credited private enterprise for the expansion of the region's new hotel network.

Folha reported that the influx of tourists is straining local fishing communities amid rampant real estate speculation. Brasil de Fato noted that industry workers continue to endure low wages, and Carta Capital argued for public planning to foster sustainable tourism and safeguard the coastal environment.