Why does the Brazil government make tavellers wipe their feet before crossing the border from Argentina?

Question

There could be something in the dirt that can be transported on shoes...but what about car tires, etc?

Answer 1

I have never heard of that, but if it's true, then it probably is an insult to Argentina, like they don't want Argentina's filth in their country. OUCH!

Answer 2

No. There is not such thing. Where I am, a travel to Argentina long less than 8 hours. I never listen about it. My brothers visits Argentina and nothing strange like this happen. So many tourists came to our beaches in summer, and they never "wipe their feet" to enter our country.

Answer 3

That's not true.

Answer 4

I`m brazilian, it`s not true, he is crazy but not that much.

Answer 5

As somebody already said this is a sanitary action that not only people that come from Argentina but from everywhere else need to do. That is why those rugs are right there in the exit of the airplain and gates .

Answer 6

thats not true at all and as an argentinian, i find your question rather offensive.

Answer 7

That's a sanitary action, to prevent foot-and-mouth disease from spreading. It's an internationally approved practice, and  a very effective one also. Besides feet wiping, tires of cars, trucks and buses are sprayed for the same reason.

Answer 8

Weird practice.

Answer 9

bugs, especially fungus.

Answer 10

Perhaps they feel superior to argentina and dont want them draging in the 'dirt' (pun intended) from Argentina.