Limiar .

Limiar was a non-governmental organization involved in arranging international adoptions of Brazilian children, primarily to families in the United States and Canada.

Key Details from the Article

• Headquartered in the United States with branches in São Paulo and Curitiba, Brazil.
• Investigated for facilitating international adoptions of Brazilian children.
• A 1999 report by Folha de S.Paulo revealed that Limiar maintained a catalog of children available for adoption by foreign families.
• Child profiles reportedly included descriptions and promotional language aimed at prospective adoptive parents.
• Limiar charged approximately US$5,500 for its adoption brokerage services.
• According to a 2012 investigation by the Brazilian Senate, the organization facilitated the adoption of approximately 1,700 Brazilian children by families in the United States and Canada over a 20-year period.

Classification

• Type: Non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Country of operation: Brazil and the United States
• Sector: International adoption services
• Controversy: Allegations and investigations concerning the commercialization and facilitation of international adoptions, particularly involving vulnerable Brazilian children.