A Decade of Growth in Migration in Brazil (2010–2020) and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract This chapter argues that in order to understand migration and mobility patterns Brazil, it is necessary shed light on its development over the last decade (2010–2020). New groups, borders, policies, social cultural integration have emerged as academic political debates country. These issues are intertwined framed Brazilian scenario affected of new legislation policies. Based several databases produced analyzed by Observatory International Migration (OBMIGRA), we outline recent changes legal Moreover, provides a brief overview main characteristics taking into account data gender, level education, labour activities, income race. We argue well profile migrants changed since 2010, which has led country search for policies regulations response demands. The then outlines some about impact COVID-19 pandemic Brazil 2020, highlight that, once again, transformation. Thus, decade, faced challenges regarding (new flows, regulations, integration). country, then, (re)entered global scene becoming an important destination South-South migration.