Will a 76-year-old with valid USA driving license be allowed to drive a rented vehicle in Brazil?

I am 76 years of age and have a valid driving license in the USA. Will I be able to drive (a rented vehicle) while in Brazil?

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Yes, your drive license is valid here and according to our laws there is no age limit to drive a car here, when - of course - you are able to do it properly.

Also checking the biggest brazilian car rentals website, I found this:

What do I need in order to rent a car from Localiza?

The minimum requirements to rent a car from us are:

You must be at least 21 years old;

You must have had your driver’s license for at least two years;

Subject to credit approval.

If you have a credit card, you can be approved immediately.

Source: https://www.localiza.com/brasil/en-us/faq

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Can I drive in Brazil with a foreign license?

Driver's license (CNH \u2013 Carteira de Habilita\xe7\xe3o, Carteira de Motorista) A valid foreign driver's license can be used for up to six months, but must be accompanied by an official translation into Portuguese. If you are to stay in Brazil for more than 6 months, you have to apply for a Brazilian driver's license.

What age can you drive in Brazil?

South AmericaStateMinimum driving ageBrazil18Chile17 (with parental approval), 18, 20 (professional license)Colombia16, 18 (professional license)Ecuador1810 more rows

Do I need an international drivers license in Brazil?

It's not necessary to have an international driver's license to rent a car in Brazil. Foreigners are allowed to drive in Brazil with a driver's license issued abroad for up to six months. However, to drive in Brazil after 180 days, the foreigner must have the Brazilian license or an International license.

Can I rent a car with a foreign license?

If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit.

How to drive in the US with foreign country driver's license

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