Brazilian Family Plans 6,800-Kilometer Motorhome Repatriation for Woman in Vegetative State

Overview

• Departure is targeted for early November from Orlando, with an estimated 50-day, 6,800+ km route through about 10 countries and entry into Brazil via Acre.
• The specialized motorhome, projected at roughly R$200,000 (about US$40,000) with a fixed bed, oxygen and tracheostomy support, had not yet been purchased but is expected to be acquired by late October.
• Brazil’s consulate in Orlando is providing consular and psychological assistance without financial support, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection says overland travel is generally permitted if documentation and entry rules are followed.
• The planned route avoids U.S. desert regions and prioritizes access to hospitals, police posts and support points for greater safety and contingency options.
• Fabíola da Costa remains in a vegetative state requiring full-time care, her husband left work to care for her and their three children, and donations have mainly covered living costs rather than an air ambulance.