Originally Posted by
VidaNaPraia
What "uptick" would that be? None that relates to normal tourism, and a fail even attendance (by ticket sales) for this special event is low.
Just the number of people taking advantage of the visa-free program from June through September. If the quantity is significant, there's a possibility it could be extended, even without concessions by the United States (e.g. allowing Brazil into Visa Waiver Program).