Brazil: Paternity rights and registration trends expand

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 2 SOURCES] Voluntary paternity recognition in Brazil is increasing, with 193,339 people recognizing paternity between 2021 and July 2026. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · portalterradaluz.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] A new law (No. 15.371/2026) will gradually increase paternity leave in Brazil from 5 to 20 days. www.gazetavg.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] The gradual increase in paternity leave will set 10 days starting in 2027 and 20 days by 2029. www.gazetavg.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The state of São Paulo has expanded paternity leave for state employees from 5 to 20 days. doaaquemdoer.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 36.2% of paternity recognitions in Brazil occur after the child has passed six years of age. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Between July 31, 2016, and July 31, 2026, approximately 1.67 million children in Brazil were registered without the father's name. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · portalterradaluz.com.br
• [● 2 SOURCES] Brazil averaged roughly 175,000 registrations per year without paternal identification over the last five years. www.jornalfolhadoestado.com · portalterradaluz.com.br