History of Bolivians in Brazil in Timeline

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Bolivians in Brazil

Bolivian migration to Brazil began in the mid-20th century, escalating significantly from the 1980s due to economic factors in Bolivia and labor opportunities, particularly in Brazil's textile sector. Currently, an estimated 350,000 Bolivians reside in Brazil, primarily concentrated in São Paulo, with emerging communities in other regions like Belo Horizonte. These communities often maintain multilingual households. Bolivians in Brazil encounter challenges related to proper documentation, labor exploitation, discrimination, and equitable access to public services.