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In Rio de Janeiro, a couple of entrepreneurs recovered a snack trailer that had been stolen and found in a condominium in Barra da Tijuca. After celebrating, they discovered the trailer had not been stolen but sold without authorization by a renter. Police identified the fraudster, and after payment to the first owner, the couple managed to regularize the documents and resume their activities.
In Brazil's Federal District, over 25,000 kiosk and trailer operators await the implementation of Complementary Law 1056/2025, aimed at providing legal stability. The SINTS union secured an extension of concession terms to up to 30 years but fears that new bidding processes will push out small entrepreneurs in favor of larger players. About 80% of the sector is in debt due to retroactive fees, and the union is pushing for debt forgiveness until the law takes effect.
A food trailer belonging to vendor Priscila de Souza was stolen in Madureira, Rio. She paid a ransom but was scammed. The trailer was later found in a luxury condominium 20 km away.
Starting June 15, 2026, the Brazilian city of Porto Seguro (Bahia state) will charge an environmental protection fee (TPA) for incoming vehicles. The measure was approved by Mayor Jânio Natal in November 2025 and applies to the main urban area as well as the tourist districts of Trancoso and Arraial d’Ajuda. The fee is collected via automatic license plate recognition, without toll booths. Vehicles staying less than 8 hours are exempt, except rental cars. Residents of Porto Seguro and neighboring municipalities (50% discount) are also exempt. Non-payment results in a 50% surcharge. In 2025, the city received about 1.4 million tourists.
The Edwards family from the UK sold their home and bought a motorhome in July 2025. The parents quit traditional jobs and schooling to travel Europe with five children, teaching them independently.
A couple from Brasília built their own motorhome and travels across Brazil with their 1-year-old daughter. They have visited 10 Brazilian states so far. The couple works remotely on weekdays and explores new places on weekends. Their goal is to explore all of South America.
The Roda Riso clown duo, formed by Greice Miotello (clown Gretta) and Allan Ortega (clown Billy), is touring Santa Catarina state in a motorhome. The project aims to deliver 100 free performances across 17 municipalities by September 2026. Shows take place in public institutions and open spaces, targeting schoolchildren and residents of remote areas.
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Davi and Paula spent 14 months turning a 2009 Iveco City Class school bus into a fully equipped motorhome with kitchen, bathroom, and solar panels. After completion, they sold it to travel to Alaska in a Land Cruiser Prado.
A family from the Federal District of Brazil has moved into a motorhome. They travel with their young daughter and dog. The decision was made for mobility and to reduce housing costs.
Luiz Gustavo and Lorena sold most of their belongings in Uberlândia and relocated to Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul. They aim to buy a motorhome and travel across Brazil. The couple earns income by producing social media content; a video of a spider filmed shortly after arrival went viral.
Brazil's Federal Police conducted 'Operation Mens Occulta' against international cocaine trafficking, arresting a father and his two daughters—a lawyer and a psychologist. The family is suspected of accumulating luxury assets, including ranches, imported cars, thoroughbred horses, and a motorhome valued at approximately 1.2 million reais, using proceeds from cocaine smuggled from Paraguay. Over two years of investigation, police linked the group to the seizure of about 2.9 tons of cocaine. Financial reports revealed movements of around 70 million reais without a legitimate source.
Marcopolo Motorhome has started delivering the Nomade, its first factory-integrated 4x4 motorhome, with the first unit handed over on May 23 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The vehicle features a 175 hp Cummins F3.8 diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, and 4x4 drive with reduction gear. It has an integral body, a fixed bed, a kitchen with a 216-liter Dometic refrigerator and two-burner stove, and a slide-out system that expands the interior to 16 square meters. Power comes from lithium batteries and 800W flexible solar panels, with connectivity via satellite internet supporting 4G and 5G. Gross vehicle weight is 8 tons.
A couple from Caxias do Sul sold their apartment and converted a van into a motorhome, traveling 17,000 km through 19 Brazilian states. They are now preparing an international route from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Alaska (USA). The itinerary was adjusted due to cold: first through Paraguay, then along South America to Ushuaia, after which the motorhome will be shipped via the Panama Canal to Mexico. The couple switched careers to digital marketing and documents the journey in a blog.
The 'Rodando Histórias' motorhome group from Maringá spent the weekend in Borrazópolis, Paraná, parking near the Municipal Lake with city hall authorization. Members bought food at the local producer fair, refueled vehicles, and shopped at local stores, contributing to the local economy. A group member stated their aim is to bring profit to the communities they visit. On Saturday night, police detained a young man on drug suspicion; his four-year-old brother was temporarily cared for by the group until child protective services arrived.
A couple from Caxias do Sul (Rio Grande do Sul) is preparing a motorhome expedition from Ushuaia (Argentina) to Alaska (USA). The route includes crossing South and North America, with a ferry across the Panama Canal. Over three years of nomadic life, the couple traveled more than 17,000 km across Brazil, visiting 19 states. The project is considered the most ambitious in the region in the last ten years.
Rafael Busatto and Sana Porto, who built their own motorhome and changed careers to live on the road, have already traveled through 19 Brazilian states. They are now preparing for an international journey to Alaska, accompanied by their cat Pantufa.
The production of the Jair Bolsonaro biopic provided a motorhome for lead actors, converted into a dressing room with a living area, kitchen, and bathroom. Snacks, fruits, juices, coffee, cakes, and cookies were available inside. Extras received full meals with meat dishes.
Brazilian manufacturer Marcopolo Motorhome delivered the first unit of its Nomade 4x4 motorhome on May 23, 2026. The 7.5-meter vehicle is powered by a 175 hp Cummins diesel engine with an Allison automatic transmission. A side slide-out adds 16 m² of living space. The Victron energy system includes lithium batteries and flexible solar panels providing up to 800 W.
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On June 10, a motorhome converted from a truck burned completely on the Emanuel Pinheiro highway (MT-251) in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.
The municipality of Cabedelo, Paraíba, Brazil, announced a project to establish a motorhome park on the Intermares coastline. The initiative aims to organize the parking of recreational vehicles, which are currently scattered across the city.
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