Hi Dennis,
Corruption exists everywhere.... whether you want to be a part of it or not is your business. Of course there exists small favors here & there that are commonplace... we all like to take care of the people that take care of us don´t we?? Nobody here is going to break your arms or shoot you. You´ll survive nicely if you look, listen and ask the right questions. Thousands of foreigners live here in relative peace. Hope this helps and ask away if you´d like.
Krgds,
Spencer

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Hi Dennis,
Corruption exists everywhere.... whether you want to be a part of it or not is your business. Of course there exists small favors here & there that are commonplace... we all like to take care of the people that take care of us don´t we?? Nobody here is going to break your arms or shoot you. You´ll survive nicely if you look, listen and ask the right questions. Thousands of foreigners live here in relative peace. Hope this helps and ask away if you´d like.
Krgds,
Spencer

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Thanks for the general comments; I was wondering if there are example cases. In Brazil, my wife when a young lady had someone shot at her under an underpass in Brazil and narrowly missed her causing some disruption to her hearing for awhile. Once in Rio, I was asking for change and the vendor thought I was asking for a bribe somehow and GAVE me money - I tried to say No, Sir, I only need change!! I have traveled widely in Brazil, but I think both gov. and gangs extort money there - I'm curious if this happens a lot for those with businesses in Brazil. Is it common?

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The weak have always been easy prey. That´s why there are so many churches not just in Brazil but the world over. That street vendor probably thought you were an indigent stranger and tried to help you. People always have their hand out.... it´s just knowing which hand to grease.... always think about maximizing your R.O.I. Look buddy, if you´re a well established stranger here.... all your papers are in order to include your business documents... the so-called thugs you´re talking about won´t really want to mess with you too much for they don´t want problems with the Policia Federal who happen to lend a very friendly ear to established strangers in need. Brazilians, I´ve found will go out of their way to help strangers but you´ll always come across a rotten apple in the barrel. Here´s one for you... 71 (seite-un). This is a term used by Brazilians when referring to a scam artist. Plenty of 71s in Brazil. At first, keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut. Learn to trust your intuition and if it´s too good to be true.... well you know the rest... I hope.
Good luck!
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Hello Dear Readers,

My name is Lior Ohayon and I have to say some important things (in my point of view).
As it was mentioned before, Brazil is not the safest place in the world, however, in the last 3 years police is fighting the crime stronger then before, and yes it works, gangs, thieves, etc..... aware that this days its not easy to be the bad guy, but as we know Brazil is a third world country which pretend to become a second world class due to economical changes, and while all this changes are developing civilian crime is under the attention of the government / police. Some of you will expect me to write about the famous government crime ´s....... however, I prefer not, as we all know this subject is a very complex one, and talking about it will take much longer the a small talk.

Concerning how to make it safe as much as possible for you and your beloved ones / friends etc.....

I would like to start by saying that my experiences living in 5 country´s n the lest 8 -9 years made me aware of the people need´s, and how much is important to know where to go , how to do, why, if, maybe... and much more questions i use to ask my self every move I made. ( and i had A lot of them).

this is exactly why , I decided to change my professorial life working in the national and international security field, and today owning an Immigration & relocation company which assist not just privet people, also big corporation´s nationally and world wide. making their move safer, easier, and much more economical by knowing all the important information of your interest.

I truly hope and wish, moving to Brazil will be a great experiences to all people who decided to live here (temporary or permanent), and knowing that Brazil is a wonderful place with wonderful warm people, but also not to forget, been out of knowledge can pot you in risk.

I wish all of us a better Happy new year then the year before.

Regards

Lior Ohayon

(if any other info s needed please contact me here or at : lior@eglobalservice.com.br

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