After the naturalization request was denied administratively, an action was filed at…

Overview

After the naturalization request was denied administratively, an action was filed at the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region, which decided to grant Brazilian naturalization to a Lebanese businessman. The Federal Attorney General's Office had appealed the decision, claiming that the case belonged to the sphere of the Executive Branch and that the applicant had not proven uninterrupted residence in Brazil due to almost seven years of absence. However, the court argued that it is unfair to restrict the right to naturalization of someone who has established a family and a stable life in the country for more than fifteen years. It was emphasized that the requirement for continuous residence should not prevent contact with the country of origin, which could violate individual rights.