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[The Cane]

Gee man, take it easy, will you? The guy asked about hotel pricing in Rio vs. SP. For someone who doesn't visit often, a totally legit question. Instead you're lecturing him using pointless generalities about how hotel prices are more expensive than other options (which is NOT always true, BTW).That's just him being his usual angry monger self LOL! Sounds just like "Shoebree" (a. K. a. Shoetroll) sometimes. He actually has some good intel if you can manage to wade through all the acrimony.

[Septimius]

Hello To All,

Wanted to use Seeking Arrangement prior to a trip for pre-planning but wanted to find out from the experiences of the experts on this board:

Primarily --1. Do I need to sign-up and pay -up for the SA? Or can I use the free version of SA and still get the information needed from the prospects?

2. Any lessons learned from the group that they can share?

Thank you.You can sign up for free and view profiles. But to send and read messages, you will have to pay the membership fees. Sometimes they will run specials and that's usually when I join. 1 or 3 months at a time and don't renew. Good luck.

[Rio Bob]

This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:

https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?

[The Cane]

This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:

https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?Why don't these people make up their minds? It's incompetence at work if you ask me!

[Mr Enternational]

This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:
https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?A line in the article reminded me of one of my favorite old school Brazilian Funk songs, Rap the Felicidade. "claiming the move would attract more tourists to Brazil, a post card perfect country".

Nunca vi cartão postal que se destaque uma favela.

Só vejo paisagem muito linda e muito bela.

Quem vai pro exterior the favela sente saudade.

O gringo vem aqui e andão conhece a realidade.

I have never seen a postcard that highlights a favela.

I only see a very beautiful scenery.

Anyone who goes outside the favela misses it.

The foreigner comes here and doesn't know the reality.

[World Jockey]

This might be of interest to most of you who don't have their visa yet:

https://brazilian.report/liveblog/politics-insider/2024/03/28/lula-to-drop-visa-requirements-us-citizens/?Yeah they are all over the place with that.

Total shit show.

[Mr Enternational]

These sites say US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa next week. The decree is from 4 January. Was it canceled or not?

https://www.riotimesonline.com/new-visa-rules-for-u-s-canadian-and-australian-tourists-to-brazil/

https://www.infomoney.com.br/consumo/brasil-passa-a-exigir-visto-para-turistas-de-australia-canada-e-eua/amp/

[LuvChicas]

These sites say US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa next week. The decree is from 4 January. Was it canceled or not?

https://www.riotimesonline.com/new-visa-rules-for-u-s-canadian-and-australian-tourists-to-brazil/

https://www.infomoney.com.br/consumo/brasil-passa-a-exigir-visto-para-turistas-de-australia-canada-e-eua/amp/It was postponed, now required effective April 10,2024.

[Nounce]

O gringo vem aqui e andão conhece a realidade.Is it nao? Messed by the ISG spell checker?

[Axel Heyst]

These sites say US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa next week. The decree is from 4 January. Was it canceled or not?

https://www.riotimesonline.com/new-visa-rules-for-u-s-canadian-and-australian-tourists-to-brazil/

https://www.infomoney.com.br/consumo/brasil-passa-a-exigir-visto-para-turistas-de-australia-canada-e-eua/amp/There has been no change in the April 10 deadline that I have seen on the Official Brazilian Consulate visa website 3 days to go before the deadline. I am betting US, Canadians, and Australians will need a visa to enter Brazil starting Wednesday. I hope I am wrong. But if I am right I will apply for the damn thing in May which will be approximately 1.5 months before my planned SP arrival date in the middle of June.

[Vagabundo1]

Twitter to be cut off in Brazil?

https://twitter.com/shellenberger/status/1776776372351836642?t=yWZxIcZQakIqduBQbv8OSQ&s=19

Brazil IS ON THE BRINK.

I'm reporting to you from Brazil, where a dramatic series of events are underway.

At 5:52 pm Eastern Time, today, April 6, 2024, X corporation, formerly known as Twitter, announced that a Brazilian court had forced it to "block certain popular accounts in Brazil. ".

Then, less than one hour later, the owner of X.

At ElonMusk.

Announced that X would defy the court's order, and lift all restrictions.

"As a result," said Musk, "we will probably lose all revenue in Brazil and have to shut down our office there. But principles matter more than profit. ".

At any moment, Brazil's Supreme Court could shut off all access to X / Twitter for the people of Brazil.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Brazil is on the brink of dictatorship at the hands of a totalitarian Supreme Court Justice named Alexandre de Moraes.

President Lula the Silva is participating in the push toward totalitarianism. Since taking office, Lula has massively increased government funding of the mainstream news media, most of which are encouraging increased censorship.

What Lula and de Moraes are doing is an outrageous violation of Brazil's constitution and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

At this moment, Brazil is not yet a dictatorship. It still has elections and the Brazilian people have other means at their disposal to confront authoritarianism.

But the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court are directly interfere in those elections through censorship.

Three days ago I published the Twitter Files for Brazil. They show that Moraes has violated the Brazilian Constitution. Moraes illegally demanded that Twitter reveal private information about Twitter users who used hashtags he considered inappropriate. He demanded access to Twitter's internal data, violating the platform's policy. He censored, on his own initiative and without any respect for due process, posts on Twitter by parliamentarians from the Brazilian Congress. And Moraes tried to turn Twitter's content moderation policies into a weapon against supporters of then-president Jair Bolsonaro.

I say this as an independent and non-partisan journalist. I'm not a fan of either Bolsonaro or Trump. My political views are very moderate. But I know censorship when I see it.

The Twitter Files also revealed that Google, Facebook, Uber, WhatsApp and Instagram betrayed the people of Brazil. If such evidence is proven, the executives of these companies behaved like cowards: they provided the Brazilian government with personal registration data and telephone numbers without a court order and, therefore, violating the law.

When Twitter refused to provide Brazilian authorities with private user information, including direct messages, the government attempted to sue Twitter's top Brazilian lawyer.

When I lived in Brazil in 1992, I was very left-wing. At the time, Lula and the PT's slogans were "Without fear of being happy".

In recent days, I have spoken to dozens of Brazilians, including professors, journalists and respected lawyers. Everyone tells me they are shocked by what is happening. They told me that they are afraid to speak their mind and that the Lula government is complicit in creating this climate of fear.

Brazil belongs to the Brazilians. It is not my country. As such, there are limits to what I am capable of doing.

But I can say things that many Brazilians do not feel safe saying: Alexandre de Moraes is a tyrant. And the only way to deal with tyrants is to confront them. It is up to Brazil's senators to confront the tyrant. And it is up to the people of Brazil to demand that their senators do so.

[Axel Heyst]

Twitter to be cut off in Brazil?

https://twitter.com/shellenberger/status/1776776372351836642?t=yWZxIcZQakIqduBQbv8OSQ&s=19

Brazil IS ON THE BRINK.

I'm reporting to you from Brazil, where a dramatic series of events are underway.

I say this as an independent and non-partisan journalist. I'm not a fan of either Bolsonaro or Trump. My political views are very moderate. But I know censorship when I see it.

The Twitter Files also revealed that Google, Facebook, Uber, WhatsApp and Instagram betrayed the people of Brazil. If such evidence is proven, the executives of these companies behaved like cowards: they provided the Brazilian government with personal registration data and telephone numbers without a court order and, therefore, violating the law.

When Twitter refused to provide Brazilian authorities with private user information, including direct messages, the government attempted to sue Twitter's top Brazilian lawyer.

When I lived in Brazil in 1992, I was very left-wing. At the time, Lula and the PT's slogans were "Without fear of being happy".

In recent days, I have spoken to dozens of Brazilians, including professors, journalists and respected lawyers. Everyone tells me they are shocked by what is happening. They told me that they are afraid to speak their mind and that the Lula government is complicit in creating this climate of fear.

Brazil belongs to the Brazilians. It is not my country. As such, there are limits to what I am capable of doing.

But I can say things that many Brazilians do not feel safe saying: Alexandre de Moraes is a tyrant. And the only way to deal with tyrants is to confront them. It is up to Brazil's senators to confront the tyrant. And it is up to the people of Brazil to demand that their senators do so.Thank you for posting this timely report. It is very informative and sad. I have been following these news events from afar and it is amazing how parallel what is going on in Brazil is to what is happening in the USA. So, brace up. I am pretty sure that you will soon be attacked on these pages by left wing, Woke Jacobin BM's who hate anyone who opposes their special brand of authoritarism. We live in precarious times. I can't believe what is happening in the USA. Nobody could have imagined this shit happening 10 years ago. It is time to stand up for our rights and freedoms before they disappear forever. This is no time for sitting on the fence anymore.

[Vagabundo1]

It's for this that one should get several NSFW whatsa99 and 7 witter accounts and and many anon numbers from the central station metro in cash.


Twitter to be cut off in Brazil?

https://twitter.com/shellenberger/status/1776776372351836642?t=yWZxIcZQakIqduBQbv8OSQ&s=19

Brazil IS ON THE BRINK.

I'm reporting to you from Brazil, where a dramatic series of events are underway.

At 5:52 pm Eastern Time, today, April 6, 2024, X corporation, formerly known as Twitter, announced that a Brazilian court had forced it to "block certain popular accounts in Brazil. ".

Then, less than one hour later, the owner of X.

At ElonMusk.

Announced that X would defy the court's order, and lift all restrictions.

"As a result," said Musk, "we will probably lose all revenue in Brazil and have to shut down our office there. But principles matter more than profit. ".

At any moment, Brazil's Supreme Court could shut off all access to X / Twitter for the people of Brazil.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Brazil is on the brink of dictatorship at the hands of a totalitarian Supreme Court Justice named Alexandre de Moraes.

President Lula the Silva is participating in the push toward totalitarianism. Since taking office, Lula has massively increased government funding of the mainstream news media, most of which are encouraging increased censorship.

What Lula and de Moraes are doing is an outrageous violation of Brazil's constitution and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

At this moment, Brazil is not yet a dictatorship. It still has elections and the Brazilian people have other means at their disposal to confront authoritarianism.

But the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court are directly interfere in those elections through censorship.

Three days ago I published the Twitter Files for Brazil. They show that Moraes has violated the Brazilian Constitution. Moraes illegally demanded that Twitter reveal private information about Twitter users who used hashtags he considered inappropriate. He demanded access to Twitter's internal data, violating the platform's policy. He censored, on his own initiative and without any respect for due process, posts on Twitter by parliamentarians from the Brazilian Congress. And Moraes tried to turn Twitter's content moderation policies into a weapon against supporters of then-president Jair Bolsonaro.

I say this as an independent and non-partisan journalist. I'm not a fan of either Bolsonaro or Trump. My political views are very moderate. But I know censorship when I see it.

The Twitter Files also revealed that Google, Facebook, Uber, WhatsApp and Instagram betrayed the people of Brazil. If such evidence is proven, the executives of these companies behaved like cowards: they provided the Brazilian government with personal registration data and telephone numbers without a court order and, therefore, violating the law.

When Twitter refused to provide Brazilian authorities with private user information, including direct messages, the government attempted to sue Twitter's top Brazilian lawyer.

When I lived in Brazil in 1992, I was very left-wing. At the time, Lula and the PT's slogans were "Without fear of being happy".

In recent days, I have spoken to dozens of Brazilians, including professors, journalists and respected lawyers. Everyone tells me they are shocked by what is happening. They told me that they are afraid to speak their mind and that the Lula government is complicit in creating this climate of fear.

Brazil belongs to the Brazilians. It is not my country. As such, there are limits to what I am capable of doing.

But I can say things that many Brazilians do not feel safe saying: Alexandre de Moraes is a tyrant. And the only way to deal with tyrants is to confront them. It is up to Brazil's senators to confront the tyrant. And it is up to the people of Brazil to demand that their senators do so.

[Rio Bob]

At what age do men get bored with sex, or lose its appeal as a weekly thing and become more of a monthly thing. Is it normal to reach early 50's and just not care that much?


My T level was 210 as of last week. Low for man in his 50’s!

Early 50's is way too young for this plus your T is low. Best thing to do is to lose weight, get down to the weight you should be for your height. Limit alcohol intake, exercise and especially weight lifting which is very important. Change your diet to be clean and eliminate processed foods, increase protein. At some point introduce intermittent fasting starting with 2 meals a day and then Omad one meal a day, this will increase human growth hormone and T. It's not easy to stay young but it's worth it.

[Vagabundo1]

Good advice.


Low for man in his 50s!

Early 50's is way too young for this plus your T is low. Best thing to do is to lose weight, get down to the weight you should be for your height. Limit alcohol intake, exercise and especially weight lifting which is very important. Change your diet to be clean and eliminate processed foods, increase protein. At some point introduce intermittent fasting starting with 2 meals a day and then Omad one meal a day, this will increase human growth hormone and T. It's not easy to stay young but it's worth it.

[LAHenry]

Yeah they are all over the place with that.

Total shit show.100%. Ridiculous, while Eu and UK, even Mexico can visit w / o visa up to 90 days. Maybe its time to visit Pattaya instead

[XXL]

100%. Ridiculous, while Eu and UK, even Mexico can visit w / o visa up to 90 days. Maybe its time to visit Pattaya insteadBrazilians are allowed to stay 90 days on a visa waver in the EU. Reciprocity. Simple.

[SoberHans69]

100%. Ridiculous, while Eu and UK, even Mexico can visit w / o visa up to 90 days. Maybe its time to visit Pattaya insteadI'm pretty sure it was in response to your government doing it to their citizens first so maybe you should blame them.

[NiteRiderCal]

I'm pretty sure it was in response to your government doing it to their citizens first so maybe you should blame them.Delay again to 2025. One girl I was with say if she ever get a visa to the US, she will never leave. I'm all in support of that. Hahha.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/brazil-postpones-visa-requirements-us-canada-australia-time-109086597

[Axel Heyst]

Delay again to 2025. One girl I was with say if she ever get a visa to the US, she will never leave. I'm all in support of that. Hahha.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/brazil-postpones-visa-requirements-us-canada-australia-time-109086597Wow, talk about last minute reprieves. This ranks pretty high up there. KKK. But don't get me wrong. I am very glad this happened so I will not have to bother getting a visa for another year.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

But the question remains, if Lula wants this retaliatory visa BS so bad, why doesn't he just set it up like Cambodia and require a visa upon arrival and charge visitors with passports from certain countries whatever the fuck he wants? Easy peasy! How many Lula's does it take to screw in a light bulb?

[Foolish]

In a way it seems like customer profiling to me. I am sure the CARD when entered informs them as to which currency (country) the card was issued in. If they are doing prior to CARD entry, then only by speaking or asking for an English menu would they have a slight clue as to your origins.

Canuck here. I think it's more to do with local retail customs. I imagine a lot of funny stuff happens with customers trying to mess with the transactions or tossing the expensive terminals roughly or something. IE some servers are trained to clutch the terminal and hold it while I am tapping or entering tip or whatever. The conversion rate dialog is pretty normal while travelling for me when using credit. Funny thing is with ATMs and bank cards, I don't get the same dialogs that a lot of Americans seem to get in regards to the rate conversion.

My 0. 02.

F.

[Foolish]

Wow, talk about last minute reprieves. This ranks pretty high up there. KKK. But don't get me wrong. I am very glad this happened so I will not have to bother getting a visa for another year.
I had to change plans, but thought I was coming down in a few weeks. The evisa process online took probably 6-7 minutes. The longest portion was making sure the photo was the correct sizing (haha from all the previous posters complaining).

Got it with no revisions in 2 weeks. Much like the CPF, I just found it easier to just get it and have more options.

F.

[TjBrazil]

Wow, talk about last minute reprieves. This ranks pretty high up there. KKK. But don't get me wrong. I am very glad this happened so I will not have to bother getting a visa for another year.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

But the question remains, if Lula wants this retaliatory visa BS so bad, why doesn't he just set it up like Cambodia and require a visa upon arrival and charge visitors with passports from certain countries whatever the fuck he wants? Easy peasy! How many Lula's does it take to screw in a light bulb?Yep, they could easily charge 50 a visit. It's not going to stop any of us from going.

[Xpartan]

Wow, talk about last minute reprieves. This ranks pretty high up there. KKK. But don't get me wrong. I am very glad this happened so I will not have to bother getting a visa for another year.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

But the question remains, if Lula wants this retaliatory visa BS so bad, why doesn't he just set it up like Cambodia and require a visa upon arrival and charge visitors with passports from certain countries whatever the fuck he wants? Easy-peasy!Because:

1. Easy-peasy is not the Brazilian way.

2. With VOA his consuls wouldn't feel any love. And love is all they need as the song goes.

That being said, VOA can be a huge PITA. I'm not a fan after experiencing it in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Hanoi (the worst was in SR, what a hot mess!

[Axel Heyst]

That being said, VOA can be a huge PITA. I'm not a fan after experiencing it in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Hanoi (the worst was in SR, what a hot mess!I have only experienced VOA in Phnom, but it was on several occasions, and it was never a problem because I am usually among the 1st passengers off the plane, so I am one of the 1st guys in line to pay for and receive the VOA.

I have never flown internationally into Siem Reap, but I will take your word for it that it was an understaffed long line. But I think that would still be preferable over LuLa's proposed and intrusive internet application requirements. But to each his own. KKK. I am just happy I won't be filling out any forms for my upcoming trip in June / July 2024 and I will plan my follow up 2025 trip to begin on or before April 8, 2025. After that I'll see what happens. If Lula's visa requirements are actually imposed, I might finally head back to SE Asia. It has been a long, long time since I had some real good Thai food and Thai girls are more into barebacking and tequila than Brazilian girls. 555.

[CatBert55]

Wow, talk about last minute reprieves. This ranks pretty high up there. KKK. But don't get me wrong. I am very glad this happened so I will not have to bother getting a visa for another year.

https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

But the question remains, if Lula wants this retaliatory visa BS so bad, why doesn't he just set it up like Cambodia and require a visa upon arrival and charge visitors with passports from certain countries whatever the fuck he wants? Easy peasy! How many Lula's does it take to screw in a light bulb?Because if it was easy-peasy it wouldn't be retaliatory. Brazil wants it to be a PITA. That's the point.

[Xpartan]

I have only experienced VOA in Phnom, but it was on several occasions, and it was never a problem because I am usually among the 1st passengers off the plane, so I am one of the 1st guys in line to pay for and receive the VOA.

I have never flown internationally into Siem Reap, but I will take your word for it that it was an understaffed long line. But I think that would still be preferable over LuLa's proposed and intrusive internet application requirements. But to each his own. KKK. I am just happy I won't be filling out any forms for my upcoming trip in June / July 2024 and I will plan my follow up 2025 trip to begin on or before April 8, 2025. After that I'll see what happens. If Lula's visa requirements are actually imposed, I might finally head back to SE Asia. It has been a long, long time since I had some real good Thai food and Thai girls are more into barebacking and tequila than Brazilian girls. 555.Maybe I was just unlucky because I've flown just once to each location (with REP being the worst). To be fair, I'll never forget an almost 3-hour-long immigration line at BKK once (and that was a priority line on a first-class ticket, mind you), a 1. 5 hour line under a scorching sun at Mataveri airport on Easter Island (also just an immigration line, no visa required). And other immigration lines around the world I remember that had nothing to do with VOA.

My Brazil visa expires in 2026, so I'm set for now anyway. Of course, any visa sucks, but eVisa is much easier compared to the old system when you had to commute to the consulate twice (that's if you're lucky to live in a consulate city). And it used to cost twice as much. Is eVisa still going to be 10 years? If so, I'm fine with this hoop.

Of course, Lula is foolish to be doing this, especially that Brazil is not all that popular with "normal" North American tourists. I mean, when it takes longer to fly to your country than Greece or France, do you really want to give people an incentive to travel elsewhere? But this is hardly the first time when Brazil shoots itself in the foot, so nothing's new really.

[Velib]

Hey guys. I'm going in December for two weeks and I want to see other places but not really sure which cities are "a must". Any advice?

[Xpartan]

Hey guys. I'm going in December for two weeks and I want to see other places but not really sure which cities are "a must". Any advice?You're not giving any specifics about your interests and prior experiences in Brazil. In general, Iguassu Falls is considered one of the wonders of the world if you're interested in touristy stuff and it can be done in three days. I'd say, 2 weeks is not that much to begin with if you're already considering splitting your trip between Rio and SP.

[The Cane]

Anybody following the flooding going on in southern Brazil? Seems to be pretty bad. Of biblical proportions:

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/05/09/severe-flooding-leaves-at-least-100-dead-and-thousands-homeless-in-brazil

[Nounce]

Hey guys. I'm going in December for two weeks and I want to see other places but not really sure which cities are "a must". Any advice?I don't know what are the must but I think you can pick one city in the north and one city in the south to visit to see the contrast and different sides of Brazil.

[Mr Enternational]

What I hate is that speed camera bullshit they have. Woke up to 3 tickets totalling $92. Hell that was more than it cost to rent the car.

[World Travel 69]

Not to be Missed.

3 countries border it.


You're not giving any specifics about your interests and prior experiences in Brazil. In general, Iguassu Falls is considered one of the wonders of the world if you're interested in touristy stuff and it can be done in three days. I'd say, 2 weeks is not that much to begin with if you're already considering splitting your trip between Rio and SP.

[Xpartan]

What I hate is that speed camera bullshit they have. Woke up to 3 tickets totalling $92. Hell that was more than it cost to rent the car.They have? NYC just lowered the speed 24/7 from 25 to 20 without providing anything even remotely resembling statistical data that would back up their wild theories. How's that for greedy fuckers!

[Nounce]

Anybody following the flooding going on in southern Brazil? Seems to be pretty bad. Of biblical proportions:I know a few friends who live there and they are not affected. Flood seems common. I reported last year. I landed in CGH before 7 am to transfer to Santa Catalina. The flight was supposed to be about 60 minutes. I slept on the flight and woke up when the flight landed after 2 hours. I thought I was in a dream because it seemed I just landed on the same airport that I departed from. The flight could not land because of heavy rain so it turned around. I took another flight and the whole time I was there the areas that are lower were all flooded. The water came up to the bridge.

[Nounce]

I saw a third kind of terminal after lunch. It works more like ATM that you must decline.

The basic rule is don't select default (1, green or accept), decline (2, red, decline) if you are not sure.I went to a high end clinica. The manager swiped my card on two different machines without showing me. I found that it charged more than I expected after I left. I thought they were charging me USD so I went back the next day and made them redo it. LOL. Long story short. They charge a R50 credit card fee. They told me before my visit that credit card and cash are the same cost when I asked before. I had plenty of cash so I repaid in cash.

I think I should have just asked if they charge a fee on credit card, instead of asking if cash and credit card are the same price.

I also figure out that the girl took home about R400. The extra fee is not entirely for the house. It is on record because it is paid by a card so the house needs to pay tax on that income, and the fee covers the tax.

High end clinica is still hit and miss. I always got lucky in the beginning then bad luck struck.. The manger told me I had to win the girl over in the room. I was like WTF, that is not what you told me before LOL

[HotelAl]

Does anyone know if the entrance is still 300 r before 7 pm and 500 r after 7 pm??

Obrigado.

[The Cane]

Well, here's one informed view. I never would for many of the reasons stated. Made that decision a long time ago. Are you reading Sol? I'm not biased against Mexico. I'm focused on the facts. Although I clearly like places I've been to in Brazil for mongering better than I do Tijuana or Cancun, there are pluses and minuses for both Brazil and Mexico. I would not retire in either:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPhTLFL5Vq0&t=537s&ab_channel=TheExpat

[Vagabundo1]

It just depends. There are so many factors, including money, but also networks, and the person.

Living in barra, figuring out how to get non pro quality women, and mitigating most of the issues raised by that video are some important factors.

I would absolutely avoid the normal passport bro path.


Well, here's one informed view. I never would for many of the reasons stated. Made that decision a long time ago. Are you reading Sol? I'm not biased against Mexico. I'm focused on the facts. Although I clearly like places I've been to in Brazil for mongering better than I do Tijuana or Cancun, there are pluses and minuses for both Brazil and Mexico. I would not retire in either:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPhTLFL5Vq0&t=537s&ab_channel=TheExpat

[Xpartan]

Well, here's one informed view. I never would for many of the reasons stated. Made that decision a long time ago. Are you reading Sol? I'm not biased against Mexico. I'm focused on the facts. Although I clearly like places I've been to in Brazil for mongering better than I do Tijuana or Cancun, there are pluses and minuses for both Brazil and Mexico. I would not retire in either:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPhTLFL5Vq0&t=537s&ab_channel=TheExpatInteresting video. It's an eye opener that most Brazilian cities are less dangerous than Cancun, LOL.

[Nice Fjords]

Yes, that's what the pricelist said when I was there a couple of days ago.

De nada.


Does anyone know if the entrance is still 300 r before 7 pm and 500 r after 7 pm??

Obrigado.

[The Cane]

Is anyone here going?

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-local-broadcast-partners-for-historic-packers-eagles-game-in-brazil

[Lalabo]

Is anyone here going?

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-announces-local-broadcast-partners-for-historic-packers-eagles-game-in-brazilJust checked the ticket prices as I am going to be in SP during that week. They are crazy expensive. I guess I will watch it in Scandallo or some other place.

[WyattEarp]

Just checked the ticket prices as I am going to be in SP during that week. They are crazy expensive. I guess I will watch it in Scandallo or some other place.I can't believe there that many Brazilians willing to shell out that kind of money. Nor can I believe that many Americans are going to take a 12 hour flight to see a football game.

This is any new tip, but I would give it time and check prices periodically. They have a way of trying to create the impression of scarcity. Then a few days before the event, they release ticket inventory.

[Lalabo]

I can't believe there that many Brazilians willing to shell out that kind of money. Nor can I believe that many Americans are going to take a 12 hour flight to see a football game.

This is any new tip, but I would give it time and check prices periodically. They have a way of trying to create the impression of scarcity. Then a few days before the event, they release ticket inventory.My guess is that the prices may not come down a lot considering this is the first game and there are enough rich Brazilians they can sell tickets to. But its worth a at last minute. These prices should come down a lot for future games, if they happen.

[Nordico]

A regional turboprop plane crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all 62 people on board, local officials near the crash site said. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/plane-with-capacity-transport-68-people-crashes-brazil-website-g1-reports-2024-08-09/

[Tarriqq]

My wife and I are planning our first trip to Brazil, and we're looking for recommendations. My wife likes women with us and we are interested in having some fun with other women during our visit. However, we want to avoid risky situations and would prefer to stay away from areas that attract a lot of sex tourists. We're particularly interested in meeting more discreet, mature women in their 30's and 40's. Could you suggest places where we can enjoy the country, meet like-minded people, and have a good time without drawing too much attention? GFE would be great also. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

[Tochka]

My wife and I are planning our first trip to Brazil, and we're looking for recommendations. My wife likes women with us and we are interested in having some fun with other women during our visit. However, we want to avoid risky situations and would prefer to stay away from areas that attract a lot of sex tourists. We're particularly interested in meeting more discreet, mature women in their 30's and 40's. Could you suggest places where we can enjoy the country, meet like-minded people, and have a good time without drawing too much attention? GFE would be great also. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.Swingy places.

There are plenty of swingy places in Brazil. Sao Paulo. You can read the reviews, recommendations, and house rules, respect for women's body rules, women's security, no phone camera photos, in the Casa de Swing section of gp-guia.

Also called Liberal Balada Casas de Swing‬.

https://www.gp-guia.net/viewforum.php?f=99

I posted in the Sao Paulo forum a review of a swing club. One of my long-time very beautiful garotas was into swingy clubs to meet other women when she was married. INNER CLUB. CASA DE SWING / CLUBE DE SWING. SP are. Henri Dunant, 862 - Santo Amaro, So Paulo. SP, 04709-111, Brazil and ENIGMA CLUB. Casa de Swing e Balada Liberal Com Navio. They have at least 800 to 1,000 Google reviews about the place. My girlfriend enjoyed taking pretty women from the Inner club to join us in love Motel Swing I Motel So Paulo SP.

I saw the couples were normal mature, regular types of brasilians middle class into the lifestyle.

After that one-time experience, I preferred to visit Scandallos to mutually pick up two chicas for a night of wild ass fun. I am not into the swingy lifestyle so only went once to a swingy club.

Rest of the time it was damn easier to simply ask a beautiful scandal garota two questions. Does she do swingy and smoke good marola. Yes Yes, boom off we went for a private jacuzzi and pool at a love motel all night.

[Lalabo]

Anyone using US Mobile international roaming or their data only esim in Brazil (or in other popular mongering destinations like Europe, Asia etc.)? Is the service any good?

After reading all the rave reviews online about esim companies like Airalo, Nomad among other ones, just to verify if they are that good, I started with Nomad esim service in USA expecting decent speeds, unfortunately I got speed ranging from 2-5 mbps. Nomad seems to be selling low end 3 G speeds as 5 G. I bet all other esim outfits operate in a similarly, a soft bait and switch operation. My original plan was to try them overseas if their service was good in US but I don't think that will happen.

[Axel Heyst]

I use T-Mobile international pass. It works real good in Brazil. I can't notice any difference in speed between SP and Florida, but it does cost $50/ month extra over my regular T-mobile monthly service. I turn it on the day I leave for Brazil.

Note: I have a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. In my hotel I use the hotel's free Wi-fi along with my VPN app. But I have noticed that when I leave my hotel, I must turn off the wi-fi and restart the phone or the speed will be for shit. If you have ever been in a SP restaurant and it took forever to download the menu you will know what I am talking about, so just remember to turn off the w-ifi and restart the phone and you will be fine with international pass. Of course this may just be a thing with Samsung phones. Who knows? KKK.


Anyone using US Mobile international roaming or their data only esim in Brazil (or in other popular mongering destinations like Europe, Asia etc.)? Is the service any good?

After reading all the rave reviews online about esim companies like Airalo, Nomad among other ones, just to verify if they are that good, I started with Nomad esim service in USA expecting decent speeds, unfortunately I got speed ranging from 2-5 mbps. Nomad seems to be selling low end 3 G speeds as 5 G. I bet all other esim outfits operate in a similarly, a soft bait and switch operation. My original plan was to try them overseas if their service was good in US but I don't think that will happen.

[Tochka]

I did not think about this before, I found a video that show la what's it like inside the swingy club.


www.xvideos.com/video.kibtebo7ebd/swing_party_in_brazil_sensualclub.com

I cannot guarantee but this video looks EXACTLY like Inner Club Casa De Swing in Sao Paulo. The dance floor, go-go dance table, stripper pole on dance floor, the stupid drinks setup at the tables, there is a real bus, Omnibus which I said in my report, glory holes with screen, orgy room, screens to watch couples or threesomes in action, movie theatre and private room.

This looks exactly how I remember Inner Club. They don't show the tons of security guys and security gals monitoring the hallway, or the cleaning crew wiping things down after use. The place is damn maze of hallway labyrinth. It darker than the video, of course, the people in the videos are amateur Brasilian pornos performers. The action in video was happening for reals in the club. The different porno stuff was the same, except in real life the people were normal sized or mature.

This should give those multiple PM requestors a better idea of the Innerclub swingy place. Again it could be a totally different club and wrong video (shrug) but this is how I remembered the place.

Guys horn dogging multiple gals in an orgy club. Lots of MFF threesome porno action.

[Lalabo]

I use T-Mobile international pass. It works real good in Brazil. I can't notice any difference in speed between SP and Florida, but it does cost $50/ month extra over my regular T-mobile monthly service. I turn it on the day I leave for Brazil.Google Fi Unlimited might work out cheaper for you. I have been using Google Fi for more than 5 year, never had issues in US or internationally (Brazil and Europe). Before I switched to Google Fi, I used T-mobile but it didn't work well in many parts of Europe. I just thought of trying few other services to see if there is anything better out there at reasonable price.

Update on Nomad service: The day after I contacted their customer service the speed increased from less than 5 mbps to 25+mbps and at times hit as high as 50 mbps. I guess they start you at the bare minimum speed (which might work for some) and increase it to those who complain about it. It is possible they may choose not increase the speed. So it is up to their discretion instead of giving everyone the speeds they advertise. For that reason I wouldn't buy expensive plans from them.

[DasBooty]

The casher made the selection before I got to it today. I was charged for 120 for something the costs 100. It was like just downstairs so I went back during lunch. They refunded the money and said I would get 20% discount if I have CPF. I ended up paying 80. So there you go, CPF can give you discount. I rounded the number up and down and just trying to get the point across without writing more detail.

This is another version. Press Red twice.I got suckered by a cashier at Shopping Eldorado mall in So Paulo. Something I learned is to always insert your credit card into the terminal so that you may press red twice, otherwise if you use contactless the cashier will hit green and screw you.

[XXL]

I got suckered by a cashier at Shopping Eldorado mall in So Paulo. Something I learned is to always insert your credit card into the terminal so that you may press red twice, otherwise if you use contactless the cashier will hit green and screw you.In shopping malls I insisted "I want to pay in Real" ("quero pagar en reais") and never got screwed (to my knowledge).

[Ottotot]

Hey fellas, I'm not sure on which sub should I post this but her it is:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/brazilian-woman-arrested-drugging-robbery-224554778.html

"A Brazilian woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of an American businessman who went on holiday to Rio de Janeiro earlier this month.

Letcia Clara Bento the Silva, 23, was arrested on Monday. Police suspect she robbed and murdered the'wayne Antonio Morris, 43, in a Copacabana apartment, according to Metrpoles, a Brazilian online newspaper.

Officials discovered the man's body on August 8 after he arrived in the country the previous day. It's thought that the Silva, along with another unidentified woman, drugged Morris and his friend with GHB, a depressant before robbing them. ".

Just be more vigilant fellas.

[Mr Enternational]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/brazilian-woman-arrested-drugging-robbery-224554778.html

"A Brazilian woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of an American businessman who went on holiday to Rio de Janeiro earlier this month.I was surprised this had not been mentioned here before. I never watched the videos that I was sent but I was told there were actually 2 guys and 2 girls. Heard they picked the girls up in Lapa. My girl (who is a nurse) said even Cariocas are scared to get chicks from Lapa.

[Nounce]

In shopping malls I insisted "I want to pay in Real" ("quero pagar en reais") and never got screwed (to my knowledge).Some will be puzzled and don't know what to do and may go ahead to hit the green button. What they should do is follow the instruction on the terminal to hand the terminal to the client to let client decide.

[Nounce]

I was surprised this had not been mentioned here before. I never watched the videos that I was sent but I was told there were actually 2 guys and 2 girls. Heard they picked the girls up in Lapa. My girl (who is a nurse) said even Cariocas are scared to get chicks from Lapa.You can find more reports using words like this "boa noite cinderella".

[Vagabundo1]

Any thoughts on twitter x Brazil? 8800 USD is annual GDP?

https://youtu.be/S3Ut8xx_QGQ?si=ebz6YMyL_r77hHXf

[Vagabundo1]

Anyone using a VPN? Asking for a friend, haha, jk.


Any thoughts on twitter x Brazil? 8800 USD is annual GDP?

https://youtu.be/S3Ut8xx_QGQ?si=ebz6YMyL_r77hHXf

[Mr Enternational]

Anyone using a VPN? Asking for a friend, haha, jk.My Nord seems to be working fine. Rather dumb to ban shit in Brazil since jeitinho is actually a thing. Guess it is only banned for all the people without a VPN. What a joke.

[LoveItHere69]

Anyone using a VPN? Asking for a friend, haha, jk.Download Opera search engine. It has a VPN built in automatically. But you have to turn it on in Settings. Easy. Not as fast or as good as paid VPN but that is expected. If he wants to watch porn he will have to use a paid VPN.

[Lalabo]

I have used it during my recent SP strip. I bought 3 GB data plan for $10. They do have higher priced plans if you need more data. I activated it before leaving to Brazil. Once landed I restarted by phone and it was connected service provider VIVO. I got speeds ranging from 10 mbps to 50 mbps. The service was good for basic usage like using uber, maps, short youtube videos etc.

[Balimassage]

I have used it during my recent SP strip. I bought 3 GB data plan for $10. They do have higher priced plans if you need more data. I activated it before leaving to Brazil. Once landed I restarted by phone and it was connected service provider VIVO. I got speeds ranging from 10 mbps to 50 mbps. The service was good for basic usage like using uber, maps, short youtube videos etc.Saily app is a new eSIM from the folks at NordVPN. They've got a promo for a free 1 GB eSIM just use promo code Felix (not my code). I've cycled thru 3 gmails to get it three times already.

I also use esimdb.com to find the best deals. 3 gb /$10 is pretty good but esimdb shows a 5 gb /$10 on GlobalYo.

I also saw a comment on TomTom esim blog that if you buy a Claro SIM and dial their activation number, select 3 for English and you'll get connected to an English speaking rep who can activate: https://www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/south-america/brazil/best-esim-cards-for-brazil. Will try out tomorrow.

EDIT: Wow 100th post. Only took me 15 years!

[Balimassage]

I also saw a comment on TomTom esim blog that if you buy a Claro SIM and dial their activation number, select 3 for English and you'll get connected to an English speaking rep who can activate: https://www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/south-america/brazil/best-esim-cards-for-brazil. Will try out tomorrow.

EDIT: Wow 100th post. Only took me 15 years!Sorry that isn't the right blog nor the right SIM. Its a TIM not Claro. Good thing I just bought a Claro sim. Time for a TIM tomorrow.

Here's the link, it mentions the comment to do it by phone.

https://toomanyadapters.com/buying-sim-card-brazil/

[XXL]

Isn't this a potential problem with Uber? I remember Uber sending SMSs from time to time to check whether the ride was ok.

Likewise, I have the possibility of having a friend of mine in SP buy a SIM for me with her CPF ahead of my arrival but I fear doing doing so lest Uber might wonder why the credit card is in my name and the phone number in her name (assuming Uber has access to in whose name the SIM card is).

By the way, can I run my Galaxy phone with only an eSIM in it and no physical SIM? I'd rather my non-Brazilian SIM stayed at the hotel in case I am so unfortunate as to have my phone stolen.

[Sperto]

Digital cameras and social media really changed the girls attitude towards showing off in front of cameras. I've just started to transfer camcorder videos to my PC. Several hundreds of tapes filmed during 1992-2007, before I started using digital cameras. Mainly homemade sexvideos, videos from Othon ho-beach and the carnival parties at Help, Scala and Monte Libano.

What strikes me the most how happy and eager the girls were to be filmed and have their photos taken. Many girls thought it was fun to be filmed during the sex act and watch afterwards. Today many girls are afraid up ending up on the internet.

I've almost not watched these videos since they were filmed. Specially the beach videos shows a big difference compared to today. The girls were much fitter, less fat people and silicon tits and asses were rare.

[Mr Enternational]

By the way, can I run my Galaxy phone with only an eSIM in it and no physical SIM? I have an S23 Ultra and do not need a physical SIM. I can run an eSIM alone, a physical SIM and eSIM at the same time, but not 2 eSIMs at the same time.

[Lalabo]

Isn't this a potential problem with Uber? I remember Uber sending SMSs from time to time to check whether the ride was ok.Yes, it could be. If Uber detects something is wrong they can initiate a verification by sending a text or some other form.



Likewise, I have the possibility of having a friend of mine in SP buy a SIM for me with her CPF ahead of my arrival but I fear doing doing so lest Uber might wonder why the credit card is in my name and the phone number in her name (assuming Uber has access to in whose name the SIM card is).
I read Uber account is tied to your email rather than phone number unlike Whatsapp. I believe that is true based on my experience. Yes, Uber does use your phone number for verification codes an stuff but the account itself is not tied to it. You can setup Uber app on multiple phones as long as you have the phone number you have in Uber account to receive the verification codes.



By the way, can I run my Galaxy phone with only an eSIM in it and no physical SIM? I'd rather my non-Brazilian SIM stayed at the hotel in case I am so unfortunate as to have my phone stolen.To avoid running into potential issues in receiving verification codes etc. , it is better to have a SIM that receives SMS if you are going to use data only SIM in a dual SIM phone.

[Vagabundo1]

Due to ageism, brazilian and global hoars (they are all hoars) in their early 20's, to include their male friends of the same age are allergic to the camera, and in particular insta.

Ageism. What is the cure? Shaving, money, whey protein, training muay thai, etc.


Digital cameras and social media really changed the girls attitude towards showing off in front of cameras. I've just started to transfer camcorder videos to my PC. Several hundreds of tapes filmed during 1992-2007, before I started using digital cameras. Mainly homemade sexvideos, videos from Othon ho-beach and the carnival parties at Help, Scala and Monte Libano.

What strikes me the most how happy and eager the girls were to be filmed and have their photos taken. Many girls thought it was fun to be filmed during the sex act and watch afterwards. Today many girls are afraid up ending up on the internet.

I've almost not watched these videos since they were filmed. Specially the beach videos shows a big difference compared to today. The girls were much fitter, less fat people and silicon tits and asses were rare.

[Sperto]

When I stay in Brazil for 3 months I do a lot of domestic flights. Buying those tickets can be a real headache. Some notes.

LATAM: Their site works good.

GOL: I had some issues with a message "Attention! You can only complete your purchase in the currency of the country that appears in your registration." This could be solved by logging out from my GOL account and purchase the tickets without logging in.

AZUL: Currently their site is really f*cked up. In the purchase process You get to a step "Proceed to services", but it doesn't work to proceed. I called Azul in Portugal. A guy told me they had problems with their site. He offered to sell me tickets by phone, but I declined.

Buying a flight ticket is something that should be done in minutes, not hours.

[Combo]

When I stay in Brazil for 3 months I do a lot of domestic flights. Buying those tickets can be a real headache. Some notes.

LATAM: Their site works good.

GOL: I had some issues with a message "Attention! You can only complete your purchase in the currency of the country that appears in your registration." This could be solved by logging out from my GOL account and purchase the tickets without logging in.

AZUL: Currently their site is really f*cked up. In the purchase process You get to a step "Proceed to services", but it doesn't work to proceed. I called Azul in Portugal. A guy told me they had problems with their site. He offered to sell me tickets by phone, but I declined.

Buying a flight ticket is something that should be done in minutes, not hours.Just wondering. It might cost a bit more, but can't those intra-country flights be booked on Expedia or Orbitz? It seems a small premium to pay to avoid all that hassle.

I've got a Brasil trip in a couple months with some in-country flights and I'm thinking just book ahead of time on one of those websites.

[Mr Enternational]

Just wondering. It might cost a bit more, but can't those intra-country flights be booked on Expedia or Orbitz? It seems a small premium to pay to avoid all that hassle.

I've got a Brasil trip in a couple months with some in-country flights and I'm thinking just book ahead of time on one of those websites.If you want to experience a hassle then go ahead and book it on Expedia or Orbitz. Direct is best, not a third party. If something goes wrong, then you have to go through Expedia or Orbitz, not the airline.

[The Cane]

When I stay in Brazil for 3 months I do a lot of domestic flights. Buying those tickets can be a real headache. Some notes.

LATAM: Their site works good.

GOL: I had some issues with a message "Attention! You can only complete your purchase in the currency of the country that appears in your registration." This could be solved by logging out from my GOL account and purchase the tickets without logging in.

AZUL: Currently their site is really f*cked up. In the purchase process You get to a step "Proceed to services", but it doesn't work to proceed. I called Azul in Portugal. A guy told me they had problems with their site. He offered to sell me tickets by phone, but I declined.

Buying a flight ticket is something that should be done in minutes, not hours.Azul website absolutely and totally sucks ass! I gave up and went with GOL. LATAM was way better than Azul but also still kind of glitchy. GOL it's going to be for me!

[Sperto]

I've almost not watched these videos since they were filmed. Specially the beach videos shows a big difference compared to today. The girls were much fitter, less fat people and silicon tits and asses were rare.I've looked on some of my 20 hours of videos from the time I studied at PUC in Rio, 1993-1994. About 65 girls got filmed during sessions, all regular girls, and almost all of them were hairy. Back then it was normal. .

[WyattEarp]

I've looked on some of my 20 hours of videos from the time I studied at PUC in Rio, 1993-1994. About 65 girls got filmed during sessions, all regular girls, and almost all of them were hairy. Back then it was normal. .I don't think hairy bushes bothers some of us who were raised on Penthouse and Playboy bushes. I find it very sexy when a woman has a Bush. It's interesting to hear young men's negative reactions to porn stars who shoot some scenes with a Bush.

[The Cane]

I don't think hairy bushes bothers some of us who were raised on Penthouse and Playboy bushes. I find it very sexy when a woman has a Bush. It's interesting to hear young men's negative reactions to porn stars who shoot some scenes with a Bush.It's just easier to get at the clam when all that hair isn't in the way, making it all the more tastier.

[Axel Heyst]

I've looked on some of my 20 hours of videos from the time I studied at PUC in Rio, 1993-1994. About 65 girls got filmed during sessions, all regular girls, and almost all of them were hairy. Back then it was normal. .Personally I prefer shaved pussy because the very sight of a Vulva turns me on. It is mysterious, erotic and beautiful. Plus, as the Cane points out, bare "clam" diving is much more enjoyable and safer (KKK). That said, it is like everything else female. Some girls got beautiful faces, some girls got beautiful ta ta's and bodies, and some girls got beautiful pussies and some girls not so much.

On slender black girls: I was watching "Moonraker" yesterday. Amazon Prime is streaming all the James Bond movies this month, so I am catching up on Roger Moore's contribution to the genre when one of Bond's little helpers came on screen in the Rio de Janeiro part of the movie. The actress's name is Emily Bolton and she is real sexy IMHO. Turns out she is from the Netherlands, although I wonder where her family origins come from, but who cares, she looks Brazilian if you know what I mean, and she is a definitely of a type that I go for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QM-1mi2G-I

Although that said, a few days earlier I watched "the Man with the Golden Gun" and that film starred Britt Ekland in her prime! Super Hot! So now you guys know why I reluctantly dig SP over RJ. I love all sexy, pretty girls, but I have a thing for shaved, slender, Scandallo type Brancas that keeps bringing me back to Brazil. I am hooked and I know it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg5yklxfy8w&t=168s

[Lalabo]

A couple of questions for those with experience and knowledge with these medications.

Are STI prevention medications like PREP & Doxycycline sold over-the-counter in Brazil. If not, how long does it typically take to get a prescription through a doctor?

Also, are there any other effective medications any of you use to prevent STIs.

Please PM me if you are not comfortable sharing info here.

[Luder]

Good morning all.

Will be enroute to Bolivia, but I decided to do a quick 2-day stopover in SP before I catch a quick flight home. I've never been to Brazil before and you can imagine my portuguese is non-existant (thank you google translate? However, as I do speak spanish I think I will be in a bit better position than someone who has no idea. I'm trying to figure out where to stay. Ill be flying into GRU airport on a Tuesday, and wanting to depart on Thursday. I have the following questions:

Hotels or airbnb? What kind of restriction can I expect when having "visitors" over? Do you have any recommendation on a place? ID like to keep it close to the airport, but if downtown SP is the only way, then ill do that instead. Perhaps going to a motel for my extra-fun times might be the better option? Any recommendations on where to have my "fun" ? That is nearby. And maybe english / spanish speaking friendly? Sites that are considered safe to contact a beautiful lady?

I'm an early 30's male, tall dark and handsome (or so I tell myself LOL) and using my phone to get around should be easy.

I'm still surfing through all the information in this site, so I apologize if I'm asking things that can be easily found, perhaps ill find it as I continue to look around but I figured I'd try asking and maybe get some first-hand experience from some of you.

Thanks in advance!

[XXL]

A couple of questions for those with experience and knowledge with these medications.

Are STI prevention medications like PREP & Doxycycline sold over-the-counter in Brazil. If not, how long does it typically take to get a prescription through a doctor?

Also, are there any other effective medications any of you use to prevent STIs.

Please PM me if you are not comfortable sharing info here.I did a quick search in Portuguese. Neither PREP nor DoxyPrep / doxoxycline seem to be available OTC in Brasil.

[Lalabo]

I did a quick search in Portuguese. Neither PREP nor DoxyPrep / doxoxycline seem to be available OTC in Brasil.Thanks, XXL. I will see a doctor, that's probably much easier option.

[Combo]

Good morning all.

Will be enroute to Bolivia, but I decided to do a quick 2-day stopover in SP before I catch a quick flight home. I've never been to Brazil before and you can imagine my portuguese is non-existant (thank you google translate? However, as I do speak spanish I think I will be in a bit better position than someone who has no idea. I'm trying to figure out where to stay. Ill be flying into GRU airport on a Tuesday, and wanting to depart on Thursday. I have the following questions:

Hotels or airbnb? What kind of restriction can I expect when having "visitors" over? Do you have any recommendation on a place? ID like to keep it close to the airport, but if downtown SP is the only way, then ill do that instead. Perhaps going to a motel for my extra-fun times might be the better option? Any recommendations on where to have my "fun" ? That is nearby. And maybe english / spanish speaking friendly? Sites that are considered safe to contact a beautiful lady?

Thanks in advance!There's not much action near GRU. I would make the ride into the city, to the more or less tourist areas (which doesn't include "downtown" and get a hotel there for two nights Most of the hotels are visitor-friendly, but best to ask beforehand to make sure. As far as using Spanish, generally they will understand you, but when they reply in Portugues, you'll likely have a hard time understanding them. I'm also a Spanish speaker and that has been my experience. I would just hit one of the better-known boates both nights. You can do the women on site or take out. Or if you're more into daytime action, go to a few Clinicas. Or do both.

[Izl80]

Good morning all.

Will be enroute to Bolivia, but I decided to do a quick 2-day stopover in SP before I catch a quick flight home. I've never been to Brazil before and you can imagine my portuguese is non-existant (thank you google translate? However, as I do speak spanish I think I will be in a bit better position than someone who has no idea. I'm trying to figure out where to stay. Ill be flying into GRU airport on a Tuesday, and wanting to depart on Thursday. I have the following questions:

Hotels or airbnb? What kind of restriction can I expect when having "visitors" over? Do you have any recommendation on a place? ID like to keep it close to the airport, but if downtown SP is the only way, then ill do that instead. Perhaps going to a motel for my extra-fun times might be the better option? Any recommendations on where to have my "fun" ?.I'm still surfing through all the information in this site, so I apologize if I'm
Thanks in advance!Gold Star (Motel) Hotel which is a block away from Scandallo Boite with in house rooms.

Or.

Hotel PanAmericano which is a "3 star hotel" directly across the street is Casarao Boite with hourly room next door.

I had luck with English-speakers on both venues and the best part is you can walk back to your Hotel, Rest up and repeat for your 2nd and third Garota!! Make sure to retain your cadastra number so you can return back to the bar without paying additional cover charge for the night.

Sorte!!

[Lalabo]

Questner, I couldn't respond because of it.

[Luder]

There's not much action near GRU. I would make the ride into the city, to the more or less tourist areas (which doesn't include "downtown" and get a hotel there for two nights Most of the hotels are visitor-friendly, but best to ask beforehand to make sure. As far as using Spanish, generally they will understand you, but when they reply in Portugues, you'll likely have a hard time understanding them. I'm also a Spanish speaker and that has been my experience. I would just hit one of the better-known boates both nights. You can do the women on site or take out. Or if you're more into daytime action, go to a few Clinicas. Or do both.I definitely wish ID understand them more than I'm sure theyll understand me. I have found spanish sounds a little closer to portuguese than the other way around xD I will be bringing my phone with an esim so I do think translating apps will be my best friend LOL I know you didn't mean it that way (I think) but the on site or take out comment had me hollering haha. I have mongered out here in Canada, and most of it has been independent ladies who have their own sites (so contacting via text primarily and setting things up with them) and direct booking has always been my go-to. Clinicas is a new style I'm not used to but I'm willing to give it a try! I do want to check out Scandallo as it's the hot topic of boates on this forum it seems, and just to get that one-time experience would be pretty neat. Ill see what I end up doing but thank you for the recommendations!


Gold Star (Motel) Hotel which is a block away from Scandallo Boite with in house rooms.

Or.

Hotel PanAmericano which is a "3 star hotel" directly across the street is Casarao Boite with hourly room next door.

I had luck with English-speakers on both venues and the best part is you can walk back to your Hotel, Rest up and repeat for your 2nd and third Garota!! Make sure to retain your cadastra number so you can return back to the bar without paying additional cover charge for the night.

Sorte!!Thank you for these specific recommendations! It makes it so much easier when I have names to go from to expand the search on them. I'll keep it all in mind! Much gracias.

[Questner]

Questner, I couldn't respond because of it.Thanks it has been cleaned.

[Sperto]

I read about some members having problem with Uber drivers claiming they didn't get paid, when paying with cash. I always pay Uber (and everything else) with cash. It happened to me twice that Uber drivers claim they didn't get paid. I solved it by contacting Uber. There is an easy way to solve this problem when paying Uber with cash. After you've paid and before you leave the car you ask the driver to "finalizar" (finish the ride). That way he can't claim later that he didn't get paid.

[Sperto]

I've almost finished transferring 380 hours of camcorder recordings (Hi8/ MiniDV) to my PC. All filmed in Brazil during 1992-2010. It's interesting to see how Brazil have changed since then. It's a shame how many cities that used to be pussy heaven turned into tidy and respectable tourist destinations. Specially Fortaleza, Natal and Salvador really lost most of the mongering scenes. As you know Copacabana has changed a lot. Help, Meia Pataca and ho beach were spectacular. The carnival balls with all the girls showing ass, tits and pussy would be impossible today. The girls wouldn't dare being afraid of ending up on the internet. Ho-beach with tons of topless girls was incredible. Today it's too much political correctness and evangelicas. There are no longer cute girls handing out tourist brochures at the airport. Brochures with advertisements from all the major termas.

It's a shame how obesity have spread out in Brazil. Thirty years ago the bodies were so much fitter. Natural bodies without fake tits and asses. I have wondered when the Brazilian girls stopped having hairy pussies. On my recordings there are X hundreds of naked girls. To me it seems like the hairy pussies went out of fashion around 1996. The girls started to tend their bushes, mostly Chaplins and landings strips. Totally shaved wasn't in fashion yet.

I like to protect myself and never bareback any professional girls. Regular girls I only bareback in exceptional cases. Anyway it seems like barebacking was more accepted 30 years ago.

[Mr Enternational]

I have wondered when the Brazilian girls stopped having hairy pussies. On my recordings there are X hundreds of naked girls. To me it seems like the hairy pussies went out of fashion around 1996. The girls started to tend their bushes, mostly Chaplins and landings strips. Totally shaved wasn't in fashion yet.When the people making porno movies told the girls in them to shave.

[Jingo10]

I've almost finished transferring 380 hours of camcorder recordings (Hi8/ MiniDV) to my PC.Is the footage for personal viewing only or are you thinking of putting it into the public domain if suitable? I know many people who would be interested in viewing.

[Sperto]

Is the footage for personal viewing only or are you thinking of putting it into the public domain if suitable? I know many people who would be interested in viewing.Only personal viewing.

[XXL]

... I have wondered when the Brazilian girls stopped having hairy pussies. On my recordings there are X hundreds of naked girls. To me it seems like the hairy pussies went out of fashion around 1996. The girls started to tend their bushes, mostly Chaplins and landings strips. Totally shaved wasn't in fashion yet.
...Hairy pussies went out of fashion when lesbianism (which they prefer to call bisexuality) came into fashion. Most Brazilian girls nowadays will boast about not being averse to sex with other women. The deterrent to homosexuality is SMELL. Shaving + deodorants are responsible for today's homosexuality pandemics. Bring back the hairs & smell and homosexuality reverts to baseline (3-5% of the population).

[Mr Enternational]

Most Brazilian girls nowadays will boast about not being averse to sex with other women.I have dated a shit ton of normal women in Brazil for over 20 years, and none of those that I know of have sex with other women. If you are talking about Brazilian women that are hookers, then you are probably correct. It was nothing to go into 4 X4 and take 2 chicks and have them eating each other out.

[Vagabundo1]

Sperto's posts were among the best if not the best guide for Rio for a whole generation of we few, we happy few.


Other than complaints, gripes, and personal attacks this guy has shared virtually nothing on ISG for many, many, many years now. So don't hold your breath!

[XXL]

Laundry in Brazil is expensive and bureaucratic. They want your phone number, your name, they enter every piece of laundry into a computer. They stop working on Saturday noon and of course they don't work on Sundays and Holidays. I brought in some laundry on Thursday to pick it up on Saturday and guess what? It was not ready on Saturday. Annoying since I'm switching hotel on Saturday, so I'll have to take a cab back from Cerqueira Cesar to Itaim just to collect my laundry.

Compare with Thailand. In Thailand you pay 60 baht per kilo, that's 12 Reais. You place the bag on a scale, they write down the price on a numbered piece of paper and tell you to "come tomorrow after 2 pm". The next day after 2 pm your laundry is ALWAYS ready. No writing down or entering anything into a computer. They don't want to know your name, they know who you are and what laundry is yours when you show up. If you pay double for "express" (24 Reais / kilo), you get back your laundry within 5 hours. Of course, they work Saturday, Sunday and on Holidays. Everyone in the family toils at the laundry shop 7 days a week, mother, father, son, uncle.

Living for a considerable time in Brazil without having one's own washing machine is a drain on one's budget and a pain in the neck.

[Sperto]

Living for a considerable time in Brazil without having one's own washing machine is a drain on one's budget and a pain in the neck.Most apartments for rent in Brazil have laundry machines.

[Nounce]

Laundry in Brazil is expensive and bureaucratic. They want your phone number, your name, they enter every piece of laundry into a computer. ...I have used OMO Lavanderia. They are all over the city, even inside apartment.

[Explorer8939]

The Brazilian Real is now 6 to the US dollar.

[PilotPete]

I am a financially fortunate, 70 yo, Caucasian American Widower, who only speaks English. The dream is to find a GF's where the relationship is good on both sides of a closed door. Intelligent, NSA & English speakers are ideal. I don't expect this to be inexpensive. How / Where to find? All intel is most welcome.

[Vagabundo1]

Send me a PM.

Realistically, zero for a relationship.

For sex, though, prives. Look up all of Jimmyboy's post on this site and on gpguia.


I am a financially fortunate, 70 yo, Caucasian American Widower, who only speaks English. The dream is to find a GF's where the relationship is good on both sides of a closed door. Intelligent, NSA & English speakers are ideal. I don't expect this to be inexpensive. How / Where to find? All intel is most welcome.

[Vagabundo1]

There are alot of so called digital nomads many of whom are women part of the so called passport sisters, under which I include all races, and which include alot of techies and digital nomad leaders, whcih seem to be clustered in copa and ipanema, and I don't like this liberal bullshit coming down to screw up the ecosystem in Brazil which favors we mongers.

PM me and join our whatsapp group for more details. De facto, this website is a more male group and as such is perhaps of addional value especially for we long term users who live here in rio. Keep Brazil safe for men who want to fuck hot young 20 year old women with little cost and hassle.

[Vagabundo1]

https://youtu.be/EcVjPOe9-3Y?si=JOKF79uBZaE_Q1x1

Any thoughts on the macro economics of Brazil now?

[The Cane]

Buceta off the beaten path: https://youtu.be/md9Ieeq4LvE?si=ql1RKKvDsBdxPyja.

[The Cane]

I put up a post in the Costa Rica section that some of you guys may be interested in reading. You can access it here:

2972419

[The Cane]

The real girl from Ipanema: https://youtu.be/ct0kxfEsIqU?si=dOynez5ZlOiian2H.

[Agpov]

I put up a post in the Costa Rica section that some of you guys may be interested in reading. You can access it here:

2972419Congratulations on early retirement; keep your Tadalafil close and your Sildenafil closer!

[The Cane]

Congratulations on early retirement; keep your Tadalafil close and your Sildenafil closer!As luck would have it I don't need any of that. Yet! LOL!

[PilotPete]

I'm old but I'm free now and pondering what places to visit. I'm not a loud music & dancing fan but certainly not opposed to some partying. Ideally I would like to find some other hobbyist to hang with and learn the ropes. Your recommendations are most welcome.

[Vagabundo1]

Centro prives.

Read all of the posts of jimmyboy99.

Get a airbnb near to metro cinelandia.

Go to gparena dot net.

Select the prives section.

Make a list of the top prives and go walk to those prives and fuck in the prives and ask the girls if they will do overnight.

Make sure your room is theft proof, ie, valuables in your safe, etc.

Vagabundo and others will probably meet up with you, eg, at the mcdonalds second floor at metro ururugiaina.


I'm old but I'm free now and pondering what places to visit. I'm not a loud music & dancing fan but certainly not opposed to some partying. Ideally I would like to find some other hobbyist to hang with and learn the ropes. Your recommendations are most welcome.

[PilotPete]

Thank you, Sir.


Centro prives.

Read all of the posts of jimmyboy99.

Get a airbnb near to metro cinelandia.

Go to gparena dot net.

Select the prives section.

Make a list of the top prives and go walk to those prives and fuck in the prives and ask the girls if they will do overnight.

Make sure your room is theft proof, ie, valuables in your safe, etc.

Vagabundo and others will probably meet up with you, eg, at the mcdonalds second floor at metro ururugiaina.

[The Cane]

Of course, upon the conclusion of my upcoming trip to Brazil, I will produce a field report for the enjoyment and amusement of the esteemed readership. I might do some spot reporting here and there, but will mostly do what I have always done. Take notes as things develop, and then do a big report upon my return. I don't intend to cover any of the logistics however. The report will be mostly about where I went and who I fucked LOL! But I realize that many readers do appreciate some discussion of logistics, especially newbies, so I'm going to cover that topic here regarding my approaching travels:

Getting There and Getting Around

I will be flying First Class from Dulles to Sao Paulo using United miles. While down there, I will also visit Curitiba, Florianopolis, and of course Rio de Janeiro. I decided to fly from one city to the next. I really wanted to try Azul but their website was absolutely a piece of shit! Couldn't accomplish anything on it, so booked all of my internal flights within Brazil on GOL. For moving about town, I will rely upon Ubers and taxis. I have read how Uber Black is the way to go if you want to be able to count on a driver showing up in Brazil, especially in Rio, so I'll keep that in mind.

Lodging

I prefer the convenience and comfort of hotels. In Sao Paulo, I bit the bullet and decided to try to Wyndham Sao Paulo Ibirapuera Convention Plaza Hotel in Moema. I have always been interested in that hotel, but steered clear of it because of airport noise (it's in the Congonhas flight path). But others here who have stayed there have assured us the hotel is quiet with the windows not letting a lot of sound in. So here goes! I will report back in my experience. Other hotels include the Radisson Hotel (Curitiba), the Blue Tree Premium (Florianopolis), and the Americas Copacabana (Rio). I have not stayed in any of these hotels before, so it will all be new to me.

Money Matters

When I first started going to Brazil many years ago, I used to travel with and mostly purchase with all cash. I'm talking I would have $10,000 in cash on me, and would use a good money exchange place to get reals as I needed them, keeping the balance in the hotel safe. Well, I haven't done that in years and years and years now. Now, I travel with my trusty Schwab card and withdraw money from an ATM as I need some. I remember that Bradesco worked the best for me last time, so I intend to go with them again. And what's great about Schwab is that they refund any and all ATM fees! I also love that you can lock your account. So after pulling some money, you can lock your account so it can't be used until you yourself unlock it again. Love that feature too! The main thing about ATMs in Brazil is just make sure you don't use one on the open street where it would be easy for some crook to mess around with it and steal your money. I will also have plenty of credit cards with me and will occasionally use those at restaurants and also to settle up hotel bills.

Communications

I have the T-Mobile International Plan, which works great overseas for me. I just flip a switch over to roaming, and in short order I have internet connectivity. My plan gives me unlimited data and texting while calls are. 25 cents a minute. I love the T-Mobile International Plan because it just works without a bunch of hassles. You land overseas in a foreign country, and it just works no problems! You turn on roaming and it works! I know some claim to have had problems using T-Mobile abroad, but I never have.

And there you have it! I travel, I eat, I drink, I fuck. And I write. And I'm hungry for more!

[CatBert55]

Cane, be careful with the Schwab card lock feature. I also have a Schwab card and I use the account solely to fund my fun. Used to be, a locked card prevented any fraudulent charges and that was that. In the last few years, however, the process has changed and fraudulent charges made while your card is locked will still flag your card for fraud. The result of being flagged for fraud is your card is canceled and you have to get a new card. Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.

[The Cane]

Cane, be careful with the Schwab card lock feature. I also have a Schwab card and I use the account solely to fund my fun. Used to be, a locked card prevented any fraudulent charges and that was that. In the last few years, however, the process has changed and fraudulent charges made while your card is locked will still flag your card for fraud. The result of being flagged for fraud is your card is canceled and you have to get a new card. Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.Thanks for the heads up. I will remember to put in a travel notice with them too so they know I'm in Brazil.

[Axel Heyst]

Always make sure you have a backup funding mechanism or your trip could turn boring very quickly.Good advice CatBert. Without a backup no ATM debit card the worst-case scenario is one ends up drawing down cash from one's credit card account (real no no) and paying greater than 20% interest for the privilege. That is why I always travel with 2 zero ATM charge debit cards; my Schaab debit card (#1) and my Needham checking account debit card (#2). Let the good times always roll!

[Mr Enternational]

Thanks for the heads up. I will remember to put in a travel notice with them too so they know I'm in Brazil.All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.

[Axel Heyst]

All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.Many credit card companies like Chase and Capital One no longer require a travel notification. The Schwab checking / debit card still does. So just log onto your particular card company's website to make sure.

[Kazeu]

Good advice CatBert. Without a backup no ATM debit card the worst-case scenario is one ends up drawing down cash from one's credit card account (real no no) and paying greater than 20% interest for the privilege. That is why I always travel with 2 zero ATM charge debit cards; my Schaab debit card (#1) and my Needham checking account debit card (#2). Let the good times always roll!I had my ATM swallowed by an ATM machine one time without a backup ATM card. What I did was to just pre pay X amount to a credit card that allowed cash withdrawals with a PIN. And voila, I had X amount of cash available through my credit card without paying interest.

[Nounce]

All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.I travel around and I have never done travel notice. It made no difference for me. Maybe it does for some banks but not the ones that I am using.

[SoberHans69]

I am out all year round and I have never done travel notice. It made no difference for me. Maybe it does for some banks but not the ones that I am using.You definitely have to for UK banks. Had one of them block my card on my first trip to Thailand years ago but luckily I took travellers cheques.

Also, when I visited Brazil last year, I used my card to order something online to be delivered the day after I came back, and they text to check it was me otherwise that card would have blocked too. These were two different banks.

[Axel Heyst]

I had my ATM swallowed by an ATM machine one time without a backup ATM card. What I did was to just pre pay X amount to a credit card that allowed cash withdrawals with a PIN. And voila, I had X amount of cash available through my credit card without paying interest.Interesting! Good advice in an emergency.

[Nounce]

I will be flying First Class from Dulles to Sao Paulo using United miles. The answer may seen obvious but which airline?

[The Cane]

The answer may seen obvious but which airline?United miles on United Airlines.

[The Cane]

Oh, you know a trip must be close when The Cane starts to "manscape" his body! Got to make sure to entice a Brasiliera to take a nosedive for them nuts! I know how much a Brasiliera and a Polish girl (yes Polish) likes to suck these here nuts LOLOLOL! I prefer a clean shaven "clam". In return I offer clean shaven nuts to the girls of my choice LMAO! But I'm serious men. Want your nuts sucked? Then you got to get rid of the hair! Works every time.

[The Cane]

All these years I had been doing the travel notice, but recently one board member said he had never done it and nothing ever happened. So I stopped doing it and have the same results. So now not sure what the travel notice is for.A lot of credit card companies these days say that you don't need to give them a travel notice since they claim to have the technology required to combat fraud. In fact, for many of them you can't submit a travel notice even if you wanted to. But with Schwab you still can, so I go ahead and do it since I will be relying upon them to pull money from the ATMs. The last thing I want them to do is block my card because they think it's been stolen or hacked by someone in Brazil. It's just an additional precaution. No, that was me the rightful holder of the card!

[Degenerate24]

Good advice CatBert. Without a backup no ATM debit card the worst-case scenario is one ends up drawing down cash from one's credit card account (real no no) and paying greater than 20% interest for the privilege. That is why I always travel with 2 zero ATM charge debit cards; my Schaab debit card (#1) and my Needham checking account debit card (#2). Let the good times always roll!The best solution if you are out of cash or credit card because they got cancelled or stolen. Try to register your debit card, credit card with Western Union. People forget that WU is king when cash is needed, and there are WU everywhere. I used to do this in rural Africa back in the early 2000's. I did this in Argentina to get a favorable exchange as they offer one of the best exchange rates.

[The Cane]

Just what I needed to see. I'll be flying GOL around Brazil: https://youtu.be/XLoE-zeHxTI?si=fTmO_q9QnzwT48ze

[Tochka]

Another visit early visit to Casarano for two nights in a row. Arrived around 11.30 pm. It is a black shirt and jeans type of place. There is a strip show on stage which I mostly ignored. A fella or two was pulled out of the crowd to get a public blow job by the strippers in front of the stage 🤷127997;8205;9794;65039;.

I headed for the downstairs bar. The lineup of Garotas was pretty deep. I can get a better sense of the talent in Casarao circulating between the three bars, front back and downstairs. Because of the pricing structure, I consider Casarano a try before "expensive" buying a type of *****house. You can spend quality time talking to a hot Garota, feeling her up during the interview to explore how far she is willing to go in bed. 30 minutes at 300 reais is a good deal to try a test run. The room cost 50 reais. If things are going well I give her 50 reais to go pay at the front desk for another 30 min and negotiate the full hour at 500 or 550 reais. I usually pay the first 300 reais upfront in dinheiro.

I talked to two blonde Brancas both twenty-two years old wearing sexy garter outfits & masks from carnival. There beautiful stunning twenty-one-year-old Morena Garota. None of them were wearing underwear for easy access during the interview.

I like Casarao a fvcking lot — except for the long ass waits for the rooms next door. I try to snag rooms with low numbers 6-11. They are close, with stripper poles, slightly larger room space. No long ass walk to the basement for rooms 20-28 . I prefer larger for duplos sessions.

At Casarao and Scandallos I always take two garotas at the same time. Keep them both for 30 minutes performance or kick out the low-performer. I always ask for their wassap and instagram to stay connected for future sessions.

[The Cane]

My research is telling me that the Lotus Club in Sao Paulo is closed for good. Can anybody confirm?

[Axel Heyst]

My research is telling me that the Lotus Club in Sao Paulo is closed for good. Can anybody confirm?Gone and the building that housed the club has been torn down.

[The Cane]

In one of my spot reports, I mentioned that I decided to take an English-speaking taxi driver up on his offer to take me to different clubs around town in Sampa. So far he has proven to be extremely responsive, reliable, and helpful. He typically shows up 15 minutes ahead of the agreed upon pickup time. If anyone is interested hit me up by pm and I can give you his name and number.

[World Travel 69]

Does not show up on the Map?

Address please?


Another visit early visit to Casarano for two nights in a row. Arrived around 11.30 pm. It is a black shirt and jeans type of place. There is a strip show on stage which I mostly ignored. A fella or two was pulled out of the crowd to get a public blow job by the strippers in front of the stage 🤷127997;8205;9794;65039;.

I headed for the downstairs bar. The lineup of Garotas was pretty deep. I can get a better sense of the talent in Casarao circulating between the three bars, front back and downstairs. Because of the pricing structure, I consider Casarano a try before "expensive" buying a type of *****house. You can spend quality time talking to a hot Garota, feeling her up during the interview to explore how far she is willing to go in bed. 30 minutes at 300 reais is a good deal to try a test run. The room cost 50 reais. If things are going well I give her 50 reais to go pay at the front desk for another 30 min and negotiate the full hour at 500 or 550 reais. I usually pay the first 300 reais upfront in dinheiro.

I talked to two blonde Brancas both twenty-two years old wearing sexy garter outfits & masks from carnival. There beautiful stunning twenty-one-year-old Morena Garota. None of them were wearing underwear for easy access during the interview.

I like Casarao a fvcking lot except for the long ass waits for the rooms next door. I try to snag rooms with low numbers 6-11. They are close, with stripper poles, slightly larger room space. No long ass walk to the basement for rooms 20-28 . I prefer larger for duplos sessions.

At Casarao and Scandallos I always take two garotas at the same time. Keep them both for 30 minutes performance or kick out the low-performer. I always ask for their wassap and instagram to stay connected for future sessions.

[Ak233]

Does not show up on the Map?

Address please?After reading the post, I think he means Casarao American Bar located at Rua Augusta, 791.

Maybe the other name was a typo or autocorrect?

[Vagabundo1]

Vagabundo once went to casarao with a ceci clinica girl the night before a embassy function where she was his date. She wanted to compare herself to the talent at Casarao, and it was fun. I stayed at nearby Hotel Story, a very low end love motel which was on booking dot com, and we fucked there. Upon looking up the address, I see it is near by. This is also near by the preferred post mongering day sushi place of the late, great, well loved, and well remembered Alto bom gosto, tako sushi, where there was a fine all you can eat special.


After reading the post, I think he means Casarao American Bar located at Rua Augusta, 791.

Maybe the other name was a typo or autocorrect?

[Tochka]

After reading the post, I think he means Casarao American Bar located at Rua Augusta, 791.

Maybe the other name was a typo or autocorrect?Yes Casarao on Rua Augusta.

[Tochka]

Yes Casarao on Rua Augusta.And now I need to figure out how to clear uber cache and fvcking delete the Rua August address from the Uber cache. Stupid casarao address pops up all the time as the second option on uber suggested places to go. ,the brasilian girlfriend gave me a dirty look to see all places we have never been pop up as uber recommendation messages--I get random uber message on phone at midnight saying its good to time to leave for casarao, low price and four uber X drivers are nearby. Wtf yo. Haha. Busted by uber cache remembering good times at casarao.

[Degenerate24]

And now I need to figure out how to clear uber cache and fvcking delete the Rua August address from the Uber cache. Stupid casarao address pops up all the time as the second option on uber suggested places to go. ,the brasilian girlfriend gave me a dirty look to see all places we have never been pop up as uber recommendation messages--I get random uber message on phone at midnight saying its good to time to leave for casarao, low price and four uber X drivers are nearby. Wtf yo. Haha. Busted by uber cache remembering good times at casarao.The only way I know it is deleting the app and reinstalling it, LOL.

[Vagabundo1]

After checking with several retail farmácias it appears that prep is distributed by Public health, upa. Free STD tests available too. Any info appreciated.

Another stealth ISG member went to upa and declared himself a risky sex addict and was given all the prep he wanted.

[World Travel 69]

I guess it is this one:

Casarão Augusta.

Are. Augusta, 791 or 787, Consolação. São Paulo. 15 Garrotas. Prices: Entrance includes drink are $60, Rooms are $40 40 min, are $80 hour. Garrotas: are $ 250 30 min. , are $300 40 min. , are $ 350 Hour, . Hours: 10 pm to _ Tel: +55 11 3256-6162. https://casaraoaugusta.com.br/ https://www.instagram.com/casarao.augusta/?hl=en.


Yes Casarao on Rua Augusta.

[SnowNFlow]

Hello and thanks in Advance for any advice.

New to the site, a friend of my just told me about it and was glad to find a community that seemed intelligent and 'normal', not the YouTube walking Video and updates crowd.

Thinking of a Brazil trip this summer. Was hoping you guys can help with some advice (and if I should post in a specific forum instead of general info, please let me know).

I have read many posts, and I am starting to understand, but hoping to get some answers to more specific questions.

What is a 'privy'? It seems like a spot that girls (by the way what are Garrotas?) post up at and you can go and pick your favorite, but I am trying to understand.

If you meet someone at a privy, can you get their number and see about meeting later either for overnights or just to see them again?

I have found a couple of escort directories, they seem pretty legit. Just curious if that is a good option here or try to stay away from that?

Also, I am thinking about going to Rio. I wanted to do some surfing along with other activities. Where is a good part of town to stay? I like the beach but I can also catch an uber to go surf, so I want to make sure it is somewhere that girls will come back to. I like the vibe in my place, especially if it is someone I like.

Lastly, what is the feeling for visitors in the AirBNBs? I know in some places this can be tough (anyone heard of Columbia?) and you really need to be very clear about bringing back guests, or end up looking for a new spot. Is Brazil, and specifically RIO the same? I don't see the NO GUESTS! On most of the listings I have checked out, so it makes me think maybe is not a big deal (in Mexico for example almost no one cares in most places), but wanted to get the info from others.

Lastly, not sure if anyone will be down there this summer but if you surf, or like soccer (trying to hit up a game at the Macarana) or just like to enjoy good food and drinks, always interested in finding others I can chill with.

Thanks again.

[Vagabundo1]

Send me a PM to. Be added to a local whatsapp group in which I will send you a updated bubba boy's guide.

https://www.instagram.com/surfinnrio/

The best surf / ocean swim in rio is here, praia macumba, because an outcropping, pontal, protects from some but not all currents (fins, swim buddies are a must). I will swim when you surf, which I have done, which is awesome. The surfinnrio / longboards is a non pro pick up heaven for 20 year old college age girls. 150 r gets you a socio membership including a locker, sauna, pool, pool table lounge for a month. To get there, take the 553 bus if you are a budget guy. Love this place. I live near there, and will be close when I move, and may move back (my landlord has some issues that makes me need to get off the x).


Hello and thanks in Advance for any advice.

New to the site, a friend of my just told me about it and was glad to find a community that seemed intelligent and 'normal', not the YouTube walking Video and updates crowd.

Thinking of a Brazil trip this summer. Was hoping you guys can help with some advice (and if I should post in a specific forum instead of general info, please let me know).

I have read many posts, and I am starting to understand, but hoping to get some answers to more specific questions.

What is a 'privy'? It seems like a spot that girls (by the way what are Garrotas?) post up at and you can go and pick your favorite, but I am trying to understand.

If you meet someone at a privy, can you get their number and see about meeting later either for overnights or just to see them again?

I have found a couple of escort directories, they seem pretty legit. Just curious if that is a good option here or try to stay away from that?

Also, I am thinking about going to Rio. I wanted to do some surfing along with other activities. Where is a good part of town to stay? I like the beach but I can also catch an uber to go surf, so I want to make sure it is somewhere that girls will come back to. I like the vibe in my place, especially if it is someone I like.

Lastly, what is the feeling for visitors in the AirBNBs? I know in some places this can be tough (anyone heard of Columbia?) and you really need to be very clear about bringing back guests, or end up looking for a new spot. Is Brazil, and specifically RIO the same? I don't see the NO GUESTS! On most of the listings I have checked out, so it makes me think maybe is not a big deal (in Mexico for example almost no one cares in most places), but wanted to get the info from others.

Lastly, not sure if anyone will be down there this summer but if you surf, or like soccer (trying to hit up a game at the Macarana) or just like to enjoy good food and drinks, always interested in finding others I can chill with.

Thanks again.

[Knowledge]

So I want to go to Brazil for the first time since the April 10 visa requirement. Based on general Internet research I am not the only person unable to input a passport number in the eVisa online application form. Does anyone have tips or tricks? Thank you in advance.

[The Cane]

Who remembers when this happened? I think about it every single time I fly in and out of Congonhas, which is my preferred Sampa airport for domestic flights. Guarulhos is just too far away from the city center. Sao Paulo is more populous than New York City but has one less major airport serving the metro area. Seems to me that the largest city in the entire southern hemisphere and one of the largest in all the world could use another airport to relieve the stress placed on Congonhas.

https://youtu.be/O-KyF5sw5l0?si=3nMd264kM0fcn5eh

[Questner]

So I want to go to Brazil for the first time since the April 10 visa requirement. Based on general Internet research I am not the only person unable to input a passport number in the eVisa online application form. Does anyone have tips or tricks? Thank you in advance.Provide Passport Information: Enter your passport number, issue date, and expiry date exactly as they appear on your passport.

Make sure your passport number is entered without spaces or special characters, exactly as printed on your passport.

https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-sao-francisco/electronic-visitor-visa-e-visa

https://www.brazilevisas.com/application-form

[Knowledge]

Thanks, your information seems to be exactly right. I'm suspicious of the whole process because there doesn't seem to be a way around the government's malfunctioning application web site except to pay an extra US $50 to the private visa processing service, or apply via a consulate and wait up to 180 days.


Provide Passport Information: Enter your passport number, issue date, and expiry date exactly as they appear on your passport.

Make sure your passport number is entered without spaces or special characters, exactly as printed on your passport.

https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-sao-francisco/electronic-visitor-visa-e-visa

https://www.brazilevisas.com/application-form

[The Cane]

No place is safe anymore. Can't even go and have a good time: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/nx-s1-5386457/lady-gaga-copacabana-beach-brazil-free-concert.

[Questner]

Thanks, your information seems to be exactly right. I'm suspicious of the whole process because there doesn't seem to be a way around the government's malfunctioning application web site except to pay an extra US $50 to the private visa processing service, or apply via a consulate and wait up to 180 days.Every country has some hidden issues. I recall getting a Brazilian tax number required an area code, and an input of two zeroes worked. Then there are instances when you have for example to add US before a passport number. I would recommend every frequent traveler to obtain a second etc travel document from another jurisdiction.

[Rio Bob]

Decent video on some scams in Rio:

https://youtu.be/PfZH9rxyZcc?si=JjI2UIdAN1x1LkTO

[Degenerate24]

I verified and was able to withdraw with the Schwab card that the Santander ATM dispenses multiple of R2,500, there is a R20 fee.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/26mhVaTrRCB7n4vb6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[Trevor2522]

What is the situation in Brazil regarding compulsion in using the dreaded rubber? Opt-out for a premium? Or genuine persuasion that, as an enlightened senior, one shoots only blanks?

The word 'Privy' raised a smile, as it used to mean a toilet -- often the old-fashioned, outdoor type in pre-1970s Britain -- but now the Brazilian equivalent of a knocking shop or brothel. For a newbie, seeking passion with relative security and moderate cost, which city or state would provide a relatively-painless introduction to the local sex scene? I have been to Colombia but was not very keen. Thanks in advance.

[Foolish]

Thanks, your information seems to be exactly right. I'm suspicious of the whole process because there doesn't seem to be a way around the government's malfunctioning application web site except to pay an extra US $50 to the private visa processing service, or apply via a consulate and wait up to 180 days.I was able to get my evisa no problem. The forms took maybe 12 minutes to fill out, was warned about the photo being the right pixel dimensions, but received electronically in 12-13 days. This was about a year ago.

F.

[Balboa]

Thanks, your information seems to be exactly right. I'm suspicious of the whole process because there doesn't seem to be a way around the government's malfunctioning application web site except to pay an extra US $50 to the private visa processing service, or apply via a consulate and wait up to 180 days.Just got my Brazil Visa via email.

Was actually quite easy.

Took a selfie with a white background. Edited it via their online photo editor, within the application website.

Used an old pic I had of my passport page.

Booked a quick round trip to Brazil, screen shot it, cancelled it afterwards well within refund timeframe.

Paid for it and submitted.

Easy.

[DreamCarnarvon]

What is the situation in Brazil regarding compulsion in using the dreaded rubber? Opt-out for a premium? Or genuine persuasion that, as an enlightened senior, one shoots only blanks?

For a newbie, seeking passion with relative security and moderate cost, which city or state would provide a relatively-painless introduction to the local sex scene? I have been to Colombia but was not very keen. Thanks in advance.P4 P girls adhere to the use of condoms pretty strictly. Some are willing to bareback for an extra tip. I say on the first encounter the chances of successfully getting BBFS is 30%-40% in places I go to. However that chance increases dramatically on repeats. Of course YMMV.

Best place for a newbie is Rio for the relatively-painless introduction. For seeking passion and best p4 p experience its Sao Paulo.

[CherchezFemme]

Just came back 2 weeks ago from first trip to Brazil and loved the women. Since I can't go back to Brazil for a bit, I want to invite one of the garotas to meet me in Europe.

I would like advice on how much I should pay and advice on how to set up the behavior I expect. Would love to hear from those who have actually done it and can give advice based on experience.

I want her to hang with me a few days in my hometown, then travel a bit around Italy and probably Spain and Portugal. I want sex sem camisinha 2 x a day and of course I would want a nice fun attitude and no whining.

I only want to bring a girl I've already fucked, which leaves me with these choices. UNLESS you think I can do it successfully without knowing the girl beforehand.

The girls I know:

1 - fantastic girl, sweet and we really had good chemistry, 25 yo. My top choice, but she is replying less and less to my messages and didn't say much to my offer of flying her to Europe, other than saying she was afraid of long flights. So I can't count on her.

2 - Nice enough girl, 22, but very Gen Z. A little moody, a bit quiet, a bit slow to respond to whatsapp, her IG is nothing but anime memes. She seems the most interested. I'm slightly concerned that she wouldn't be 100 percent compliant.

3- Nice girl, 28, a bit dumb but that's probably a bonus. Does not have a passport. Not sure she can get her act together and get an expedited passport in time.

4- a real pro, she's already done 2 tours of Europe working as an independent escort. She would do it but will probably ask too much. She's smart with her money (and good for her).

So any advice is welcome.

[Mr Enternational]

Just came back 2 weeks ago from first trip to Brazil and loved the women. Since I can't go back to Brazil for a bit, I want to invite one of the garotas to meet me in Europe. So any advice is welcome.My advice is to forget about the bright ideas and leave the rides at the carnival.

[XXL]

Just came back 2 weeks ago from first trip to Brazil and loved the women. Since I can't go back to Brazil for a bit, I want to invite one of the garotas to meet me in Europe.

I would like advice on how much I should pay and advice on how to set up the behavior I expect. Would love to hear from those who have actually done it and can give advice based on experience.

... If she's a pro or some kind of pro it all comes down to how many dollars you can give her per day. If you leave this open-ended, expect things to turn sour.

I invited Brazilian girl I'd known for years to Thailand this year. It didn't go well. She hated Thailand almost from day one. I swore never again to do such a thing.

If you're stuck in Europe with few sex opportunities I understand the temptation though.

[CherchezFemme]

If she's a pro or some kind of pro Thanks for the shared experience, that's exactly what I was hoping for.

A girl who hates Thailand ain't my kind of woman.

How did her dislike present itself? She complained? Did she withhold sex? Demand more money?

Although Thailand IS getting worse but that's a subject for a different thread.

[CherchezFemme]

My advice is to forget about the bright ideas and leave the rides at the carnival.Maybe, that's why I asked the question. You got any personal experience doing this?

On one hand, it seems like a good idea. Offer the girl a free vacation and some money and give myself a travel companion and easy sex.

On the other hand, it's completely dependent ON HER and we know how unreliable women are.

I've also noticed pros tend to be a) not very smart b) Unable to think or plan more than 12 hours into the future c) not very needy. They get easy money every day they work and they have men worshipping them on the daily. They don't need us really. Not in the short term anyway. If they were craftier they would use their job to secure a high value man.

So really, it's not ideal.

[XXL]

Thanks for the shared experience, that's exactly what I was hoping for.

A girl who hates Thailand ain't my kind of woman.

How did her dislike present itself? She complained? Did she withhold sex? Demand more money?

Although Thailand IS getting worse but that's a subject for a different thread.She hated the food but she'd been warned about that.

She said staff at restaurants ignored customers, staff at hotels didn't do any proper cleaning. She had a mite allergy and the aircons in TH are notoriously dirty. She never ate any breakfast so I was left to enjoy breakfast on the beach-front restaurant alone.

She refused to ride with me behind on a motorbike, insisting it was dangerous, then she went on to have a fall and hurt her leg because she couldn't ride her own motorbike.

She ran some business in Brazil so she was constantly on the phone.

On the last day (the day when the Earthquake hit Bangkok) she was in tears because she'd just been notified, so she said, that her apartment in SP had been broken into and voided of valuables.

She was right about Thailand (compared to Brazil) but she was had no right to ruin my holiday like she did. Lesson learnt.

[Safado70]

At Cherchez.

I guess my most important tip would be to make sure that you can change the date of her return flight. You don't necessarily have to buy a business class ticket. Economy class tickets have different booking classes with different rules and penalties for any changes.

[CherchezFemme]

Great advice king, thank you.


At Cherchez.

I guess my most important tip would be to make sure that you can change the date of her return flight. You don't necessarily have to buy a business class ticket. Economy class tickets have different booking classes with different rules and penalties for any changes.

[Mr Enternational]

Maybe, that's why I asked the question. You got any personal experience doing this?

On one hand, it seems like a good idea. Offer the girl a free vacation and some money and give myself a travel companion and easy sex.No personal experience needed. A smart man learns from his own mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others. They are hookers, so you have the easy sex part right. The problem is that due to the easy sex, you want to make her into all kinds of other things that she is not. Why not just get a real girlfriend who actually is all those other things.

You go to the carnival to have a fun day out. You do not leave there trying to figure out how to build one in your back yard. They are not for everyday personal use. Same as fast food is okay to eat every now and then, but you have seen what happens when people try to live off of it. (You have also seen what happens when people try to turn hookers into housewives.) Hookers are for quick pussy when you do not feel like trying to get to know someone. They are not for extended or normal use.

Take a look at any rap video. The smartest rappers never have girlfriends or wives that look like the chicks in the videos. When they do try it, then it always leads to disaster. Their true mates are the plain looking chicks with the good head on their shoulders who do not have to rent their bodies out.

My best friend has owned a Rolls Royce for years. I have never ridden in it. Hell, I have never even looked inside of it. Whenever we are out he is usually in his everyday driver, which is a Ford utility van. Utility means useful. The RR is not useful and therefore is not something he is driving on a day to day basis when out doing normal shit. Same as hookers are not useful for doing everyday normal shit. You fuck them and let that be it. You get an actual girlfriend who is useful to do everyday normal shit with like be a travel companion.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qp39zD6_cLU&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

[The Cane]

Tipping expectations have gotten totally out of hand in Brazil! At least as far dealing with us gringos goes. I was leaving Monte Carlo when the security guard at the door got my attention and held up his phone. On it he had used a translator app to ask for a tip! WTF? First time that had ever happened to me! Now even the damn guards who can't otherwise communicate with you are using smartphones to beg exiting gringos for tips! I indignantly declined and went on along my way. Grrrr!

[FlappyGilmore0]

They do it at 4 x4 too. American gringos are to blame 100%.


Tipping expectations have gotten totally out of hand in Brazil! At least as far dealing with us gringos goes. I was leaving Monte Carlo when the security guard at the door got my attention and held up his phone. On it he had used a translator app to ask for a tip! WTF? First time that had ever happened to me! Now even the damn guards who can't otherwise communicate with you are using smartphones to beg exiting gringos for tips! I indignantly declined and went on along my way. Grrrr!

[Lalabo]

They do it at 4 x4 too. American gringos are to blame 100%.I guess it is spreading like a wildfire! Only place I was asked consistently was at Terma / Whiskeria 65 by the doorman and lockers attendant. No such requests from other places, but I am sure I will be hit with them during my future visits.

[Lalabo]

Anyone seeing cash withdrawal transactions using the most talked about bank debit card in the forum declined at Bradesco ATMs (being declined by Bradesco and not by your bank) in Rio or Sao Paulo?

[LoveItHere69]

I like small thinner girls in their 20's like in Asia but found plenty to like in Colombia. I love the street girls in the Philippines (but that has ended), Pattaya. Thailand, and several cities in Colombia. Is there much of a street scene at all in Brazil?

Also, love brothels where they show you the girls and you pick a girl and get to business. I hate the buy me endless drink places. Termas / prives / privess are all the same thing which are small brothels? How many girls are there on average per business? How do you find them since they are scattered throughout the city?

Is there an area where there are a bunch of them to get started? I assume Centro area.

[The Cane]

I like small thinner girls in their 20's like in Asia but found plenty to like in Colombia. I love the street girls in the Philippines (but that has ended), Pattaya. Thailand, and several cities in Colombia. Is there much of a street scene at all in Brazil?

Also, love brothels where they show you the girls and you pick a girl and get to business. I hate the buy me endless drink places. Termas / prives / privess are all the same thing which are small brothels? How many girls are there on average per business? How do you find them since they are scattered throughout the city?

Is there an area where there are a bunch of them to get started? I assume Centro area.There are girls of every shape, size, and complexion in Brazil. And you're not under pressure to buy drinks. That's one of the things I really like about mongering in Brazil. As to your other questions, you really need to RTFF man. It's all been written before. Check out as many pages of the Reports of Distinction as you can. Then come back asking informed questions.

[XXL]

Anyone seeing cash withdrawal transactions using the most talked about bank debit card in the forum declined at Bradesco ATMs (being declined by Bradesco and not by your bank) in Rio or Sao Paulo?If I remember right it was my Visa Debit that let me down at Bradesco's in Sao Paulo. I then switched to my Master Credit and got my money. I've noticed my debit card has had a lower success rate all than my credit cards (all over the world), whether at ATMs or for online purchases.

[Nounce]

a bunch of them to get started? I assume Centro area.You can use Centro as starting point. What you are looking for is prives which is like casas or 3rd tier termas which is like strip clubs without striping but at night time it will be sketchy. You can find quite a few in-call places in Copacabana from online ads. You are not going to find the quantity you are used to either in SEA or Colombia. The largest casas will be in Sao Paulo like Yankins or Tangara which can have up to 30 in a good day. You will find single digit in most other low end places.

There are street girls in Rio and Sao Paulo but the quantity and quality are dismal. You are not going to find anything remotely close to Medellin

The high end places are superior and you will not have problem finding what you are looking for but at a cost. Brazilians girls are a taller on average. Sao Paulo will be where you want to go.

[LoveItHere69]

You are not going to find the quantity you are used to either in SEA or Colombia. The largest casas will be in Sao Paulo like Yankins or Tangara which can have up to 30 in a good day. You will find single digit in most other low end places.

There are street girls in Rio and Sao Paulo but the quantity and quality are dismal. You are not going to find anything remotely close to Medellin

The high end places are superior and you will not have problem finding what you are looking for but at a cost. Brazilians girls are a taller on average. Sao Paulo will be where you want to go.I like to bang numbers so the largest casas with only 30 girls (in your example) is a joke for me unless many of them are hot which is not very realistic. I hate walking into places with only single digit amounts of girls since most will not be to my liking and then walking out like the girls are not good enough for me. Makes me feel bad and feels like a rather rude thing to do looking at the girls and walking out minutes later. Sounds like too much time wasted finding tons of tiny casas looking at 5-9 women at each one. Then keep returning until an acceptable one magically appears. I am used to 15 girls minimum at bars in Colombia and Asia.

I never read any info about street girls in Brazil so I assumed the girls were few in numbers and older and uglier. Too bad.

Not interested in the high end places. Most of those places in most countries are all the same. More tattoos, long fake nails, more fake tits, less service, and list goes on.

Why is Brazil mentioned all over the web as such an awesome sex scene? Simply because higher chance of anal and the GFE? I always had the impression there were tons of women to choose from (more than Colombia). I am surprised Medellin has more choices on the street scene and the casa scene.

Well Nounce. If what you say is true that kinda sorta makes you an asshole for bursting my bubble and ruining my trip. Actually, helps me a lot. No need to research if the numbers are not available for my 1-2 month visit.

[Nounce]

Why is Brazil mentioned all over the web as such an awesome sex scene? Simply because higher chance of anal and the GFE?That was probably true many years ago. Many places have been closed and many have gone online.


Simply because higher chance of anal and the GFE?Let's use the example of casas / prives. The working girls in Brazil will provide GFE and BBBJ while it is much restrictive in Medellin in the same type of establishments. It is a different story if we are are talking about FB, or SGs. Brazil has lower sexual boundary in many areas but not all areas as far as working girls are concerned. It is far easier to get BBFS in Colombia and at much lower cost


my 1-2 month visit.You rarely see anyone stay that long in Brazil. If you want to come, one strategy it to travel all over the country. The report that mat interest you will be from Epresso (or something like that) and Sperto.

[The Cane]

That was probably true many years ago.With respect to anal that's still true. There isn't a destination in the world better than Brazil for procuring anal sex. But the German FKK scene is quite competitive. Believe this. As an "anal connoisseur" I know.

[Voodoo Jones]

Getting money from ATMs is annoying in Brazil. In both SP and RJ, none of the bank ATMs I tried accepted international cards. Only Banco24 Horas ATMs have worked for me and offer the lowest withdrawal fee of 24 R (if your bank charges one). The withdrawal max for one transaction is 1,000 R.

Do not use the blue ATMs that say 24 h (I forgot the full name) because they have both a withdrawal fee of 49 R and an additional surcharge that is a percentage of the amount. For 1,900 R they wanted a surcharge of 251 R. Talk about a ripoff.

[SoberHans69]

Getting money from ATMs is annoying in Brazil. In both SP and RJ, none of the bank ATMs I tried accepted international cards. Only Banco24 Horas ATMs have worked for me and offer the lowest withdrawal fee of 24 R (if your bank charges one). The withdrawal max for one transaction is 1,000 R.

Do not use the blue ATMs that say 24 h (I forgot the full name) because they have both a withdrawal fee of 49 R and an additional surcharge that is a percentage of the amount. For 1,900 R they wanted a surcharge of 251 R. Talk about a ripoff.I've always used Bradesco and never had any issues. No withdrawal fee too.

[Lalabo]

If I remember right it was my Visa Debit that let me down at Bradesco's in Sao Paulo. I then switched to my Master Credit and got my money. I've noticed my debit card has had a lower success rate all than my credit cards (all over the world), whether at ATMs or for online purchases.I used Visa debit card at Bradesco ATMs in SP and Rio without any issue for the last 6 years until last month. Strange thing is that all my cash withdrawals last month were approved by my bank but were declined by Bradesco in multiple cities.

[Lalabo]

Getting money from ATMs is annoying in Brazil. In both SP and RJ, none of the bank ATMs I tried accepted international cards. Only Banco24 Horas ATMs have worked for me and offer the lowest withdrawal fee of 24 R (if your bank charges one). The withdrawal max for one transaction is 1,000 R.

Do not use the blue ATMs that say 24 h (I forgot the full name) because they have both a withdrawal fee of 49 R and an additional surcharge that is a percentage of the amount. For 1,900 R they wanted a surcharge of 251 R. Talk about a ripoff.I am not sure which bank's debit card you are using. You should consider getting an account with Schwab, Capital One or some other reputable bank that doesn't charge foreign transaction fee and refunds ATM fees.

I have used Bradesco or Santander banks, and they are very reliable. Most of their ATMs charge 20 are and very a few here and there may charge 50 are (just find another ATM with lower fee). Never ever accept the currency option provided by ATMs or credit card machines anywhere in the world, just decline and let you bank decide the exchange rate which usually is very close to the exchange rate (it is the case with Schwab, CapitalOne and other reputable banks).

[Voodoo Jones]

I am not sure which bank's debit card you are using. You should consider getting an account with Schwab, Capital One or some other reputable bank that doesn't charge foreign transaction fee and refunds ATM fees.

I have used Bradesco or Santander banks, and they are very reliable. Most of their ATMs charge 20 are and very a few here and there may charge 50 are (just find another ATM with lower fee). Never ever accept the currency option provided by ATMs or credit card machines anywhere in the world, just decline and let you bank decide the exchange rate which usually is very close to the exchange rate (it is the case with Schwab, CapitalOne and other reputable banks).I have Charles Schwab, I added the fees for informational purposes. And it didn't work at the local Bradesco. When I called CS, they didn't even see an attempt to access the card at that ATM or any of the others I had tried (didn't try Santander, but I assume they would be better because they're in the US). Some ATMs spit out my card a few seconds after I inserted it, saying the number was invalid or it was expired. I went to Banco24 Horas right after the call and got cash. The blue 24 h ATM I mentioned in my previous post was there too and I tried my card successfully just to see if it worked, but obviously didn't take money out due to the surcharge they add if you decline their conversion rate.

[LoveItHere69]

You rarely see anyone stay that long in Brazil. If you want to come, one strategy it to travel all over the country. The report that mat interest you will be from Epresso (or something like that) and Sperto.If they had enough new women to try out I would stay longer like the other countries I had visited. For outdoorsy stuff I go to the Philippines. They have so many islands, beaches, and waterfalls that I love.

Had a question but your box if full.

[Guest19]

I have Charles Schwab, I added the fees for informational purposes. And it didn't work at the local Bradesco. When I called CS, they didn't even see an attempt to access the card at that ATM or any of the others I had tried (didn't try Santander, but I assume they would be better because they're in the US).I had exactly same experience with Santander ATM in Sao Paolo.

BTW, I was in Brazil month ago, and several days ago my bank declined several transactions originated in Brazil. They waited one month and when tried to use my card.

I used my card only in clubs and respectable restaurants. For my next trip, I am thinking about temporary debit card, which I can cancel after leaving Brazil.

[Axel Heyst]

I had exactly same experience with Santander ATM in Sao Paolo.

BTW, I was in Brazil month ago, and several days ago my bank declined several transactions originated in Brazil. They waited one month and when tried to use my card.

I used my card only in clubs and respectable restaurants. For my next trip, I am thinking about temporary debit card, which I can cancel after leaving Brazil.I think you are talking about 2 different issues here. 1. the debit card and SP ATM cash withdrawals and 2. CC risks / exposures.

On debit card cash withdrawals: use the "Schwab, Capital One or some other reputable bank {debit card} that doesn't charge foreign transaction fee and refunds ATM fees" as Lalabo recommends. I always bring 2 debit cards with me on a trip just in case; my Schwab and Needham zero fee debit cards. My best cash withdrawal experiences are with large Bradesco banks like the one on Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 2157 across the street from the ritzy Iguatemi Shopping mall and the ATM machines found inside the Grand Hyatt and the Marriott Executive Apartment Hotel. If you are staying at these 2 hotels you won't need to go to the bank. Oy yeah, I never use my debit card for purchases.

On CC usage: I always bring several favorite CC's on a trip and I CHARGE everything which eliminates the need to carry large amounts of cash and fumble around with small denominations. The only item I still use cash for are the girls. I want my girls to see exactly where the money is coming from, ME.

On CC risks: you post, "They waited one month and when tried to use my card. "So, what's the problem? You CC did exactly what it is supposed to do; protect the consumer. I assume that you reported the fraudulent activity on your card to your bank as soon as you became aware of it and I am equally sure that your CC bank's response was to immediately freeze your CC account and credit your account for the false charges. This is one of the main reasons to use CC's aside from the convenience. The CC has your back. Just be sure to bring several on your trips in case one of your cards gets targeted.

[Voodoo Jones]

I had exactly same experience with Santander ATM in Sao Paolo.

BTW, I was in Brazil month ago, and several days ago my bank declined several transactions originated in Brazil. They waited one month and when tried to use my card.

I used my card only in clubs and respectable restaurants. For my next trip, I am thinking about temporary debit card, which I can cancel after leaving Brazil.I only load up my Charles Schwab debit card when I'm traveling. After this trip, I'll move the money back into my primary bank account.

But that sucks about Santander. It looks like it's a mixed bag and depends on which branch you actually go to instead of just the bank itself. Good news is that the ATM that always worked for me is pretty common in RJ, so I can walk to one when needed.

[XXL]

...

BTW, I was in Brazil month ago, and several days ago my bank declined several transactions originated in Brazil. They waited one month and when tried to use my card.

I used my card only in clubs and respectable restaurants. For my next trip, I am thinking about temporary debit card, which I can cancel after leaving Brazil.Another thing you can do is to never use the physical card, but use instead the card in digital form through Google Wallet (or Apple Pay). NFC smartphone payment without the physical card is considered very safe because the card details are not transmitted.

[Voodoo Jones]

Another thing you can do is to never use the physical card, but use instead the card in digital form through Google Wallet (or Apple Pay). NFC smartphone payment without the physical card is considered very safe because the card details are not transmitted.If you use the chip or tap to pay, your card details are not collected by the machine. Just like Apple Pay, these two methods use a one-time code to transmit payment. Only if you swipe does your number get collected.

[Nounce]

If they had enough new women to try out I would stay longer like the other countries I had visited. For outdoorsy stuff I go to the Philippines. They have so many islands, beaches, and waterfalls that I love.Traveling around will make up for the quantity as you can find girls all over the country.

[Vagabundo1]

The Economist on Brazil.

What are the implications for security for foreigners in Brazil?

The Americas.

Faded dreams.

Brazil's president is losing clout abroad and unpopular at home.

Luiz Inácio Lula the Silva put Brazil on the map, but he hasn't adapted to a changed world.

Jul 3rd 2025.

São Paulo.

On June 22nd, hours after the United States struck Iranian nuclear sites with huge bunker-buster bombs, Brazil's foreign ministry put out a statement. It said that Brazil's government "strongly condemns" the American attack, which it called a "violation of Iran's sovereignty and international law". This strength of language put Brazil at odds with Western democracies, which either supported the strikes or merely expressed concern.

Brazil's friendliness with Iran is set to continue on July 6th and 7th when the BRICS, a group of 11 emerging-market economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, holds a summit in Rio de Janeiro. Iran, which became a member of the BRICS in 2024, is expected to send a delegation. The club is currently chaired by Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula the Silva, known as Lula. Originally, being a member gave Brazil a platform for global influence. Increasingly, it makes Brazil look hostile to the West.

"The more China transforms the BRICS into an instrument of its foreign policy, and the more Russia uses the BRICS to legitimise its war in Ukraine, the harder it will be for Brazil to keep saying it is non-aligned," says Matias Spektor of FGV, a university in São Paulo.

Brazil's diplomats are trying to avoid the problem by focusing the summit on innocuous themes. These include co-operation on health care; the green-energy transition; and maintaining most-favoured nation status, in which countries treat members of the World Trade Organisation equally, as the basis for international trade. They want to avoid chatter on a subject America's president, Donald Trump, hates: a BRICS-led effort to settle trade in local currencies rather than the dollar. As for the Iranians, Brazil's diplomats would probably prefer it if they stayed quiet. "We are in a moment of damage containment more than a moment of creating new instruments," says a senior one.

Brazil's role at the heart of an expanded and more authoritarian-dominated BRICS is part of Lula's increasingly incoherent foreign policy. He has made no effort to forge ties with the United States since Donald Trump took office in January. There is no record of the two men ever meeting in person, making Brazil the largest economy whose leader has not shaken hands with America's president. Instead, Lula courts China. He has met Xi Jinping, China's president, twice in the past year.

Perhaps Lula's most sensible tack has been an attempt to take advantage of the world's loss of trust in America as a trade partner. He has cosied up to Europe and expanded commercial ties. In March he visited Japan, which imports most of its beef from the United States, to promote Brazilian meat. His ministers have met Chinese bureaucrats to discuss ways to increase Brazilian agricultural imports, probably instead of American ones.

But this comes with grandiosity which outruns Brazil's heft. In May Lula was the only leader of a big democracy to attend Russia's commemorations of the end of the second world war. He tried to convince Vladimir Putin that Brazil should mediate an end to the war in Ukraine. Neither Mr Putin nor anyone else listened.

There is little pragmatism closer to home either. Lula does not speak to his Argentine counterpart, Javier Milei, because of ideological differences. When he took office for the third time, in 2023, he embraced Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's autocrat, despite the country having become a full-fledged dictatorship. Having led the UN mission to stabilize Haiti after an earthquake devastated the country in 2010, Brazil now does little as it collapses into a gangster-run hellscape. Lula appears unwilling or unable to rally neighbors to present a united front against Mr Trump's migrant deportations and tariff war.

In a letter sent to The Economist after this story was first published online, Brazil's foreign minister, Mauro Vieira, pushed back on the idea of foreign-policy incoherence. Among other things, he noted that while chairing the G20 last year Lula "succeeded in the daunting task of promoting consensus among its members, while managing to launch a broad global alliance against hunger and poverty". Mr Viera also said that a "bold proposal for taxing billionaires", put forward at the G20, "may have disturbed a few oligarchs".

Navigating the world stage is made harder by Lula's slipping popularity. During his first two terms, from 2003 to 2010, Brazil reaped the rewards of a commodity boom and he was one of the world's most popular leaders. His domestic strength lent him credibility abroad, and many of his peers saw him as a figurehead for fast-developing economies.

Now the country has shifted to the right. Many Brazilians associate his Workers' Party with corruption after a scandal that saw Lula jailed for over a year (his conviction was later annulled). He built the party on support from trade unions, Catholics and poor recipients of government handouts. In Brazil today evangelical Christianity is booming, employment in agriculture and the gig economy is growing fast, and the right offers handouts too.

Lula's personal approval ratings hover around 40%, the lowest at any point during his three terms. Only 28% of Brazilians say they approve of his government.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump's MAGA movement is closely aligned with Brazil's hard right, led by Jair Bolsonaro, a former president who styles himself a tropical Trump. Mr Bolsonaro is likely to be jailed soon for allegedly plotting a coup to remain in power after losing an election in 2022. He is yet to anoint a successor. But if he does so and the right rallies around that person ahead of the election in 2026, the presidency will be theirs to lose.

Mr Trump freely criticizes other leaders who are much friendlier than Lula. Yet he has said almost nothing about Brazil since taking office in January. That may be because Brazil benefits from something no other large emerging economy possesses: a whopping trade deficit with the United States, amounting to $30 bn in goods and services a year. Mr Trump certainly likes it when other countries buy more from the United States than they sell into it.

But his silence may also be due to the fact that on the most pressing geopolitical matters, like war in Ukraine or the Middle East, Brazil is simply not very important. Lula should stop pretending that it is, and concentrate on matters closer to home.

[Vagabundo1]

How to ask for bareback by whatsapp.

Vagabundo is glad to be your ai chatbot, haha.

[Vagabundo1]

https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/07/31/donald-trumps-unprecedented-attack-on-brazils-judiciary

The Americas.

A new assault.

Donald Trump's unprecedented attack on Brazil's judiciary.

He has placed sanctions on the judge leading the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, his ideological ally.

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Alexandre de Moraes buttoning up his suit.

Button down the hatchesPhotograph: Dado Galdieri / The New York Times / Redux / Eyevine.

Jul 31st 2025.

São Paulo.

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"Let this be a warning to those who would trample on the fundamental rights of their countrymen," Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, posted on X, a social-media service, on July 30th. The would-be human-rights trampler was Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge. The warning came in the form of sanctions placed on Mr Moraes under the Global Magnitsky Act, freezing his assets in American banks and prohibiting him from entering the United States.

The Magnitsky Act punishes foreign officials for "gross violations of internationally recognised human rights". It has previously been used against genocidal Burmese generals and Russian officials who murdered political dissidents. Mr Moraes has done nothing like that. His most noteworthy act is leading the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's far-right former president and ally of Donald Trump, who will soon stand trial on charges of plotting a coup to overturn an election he lost in 2022, which he denies.

Targeting a sitting judge in a functioning democracy is unprecedented. The sanctions come days after the State Department revoked the visas of most justices on Brazil's Supreme Court and other officials connected to Mr Bolsonaro's prosecution. In justifying the sanctions Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, claimed that Mr Moraes was carrying out "an unlawful witch-hunt against US and Brazilian citizens and companies".

Bearing down on Brazil.

After the sanctions were announced, Mr Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs of 50% on many Brazilian imports from August 6th. In the order he cited the "politically motivated persecution, intimidation, harassment, censorship, and prosecution" of Mr Bolsonaro. He did not mention trade imbalances, the usual justification for tariffs, perhaps because Brazil runs a deficit with the United States.

Mr Moraes has been at loggerheads with the Trump administration and its allies since 2019. That year, the court opened what would become known as "the fake-news inquiry" to investigate misinformation on social media that affected "the honour and security of the Supreme Court and its members". The probe was controversial from the beginning. Brazil does not have a legal definition of misinformation. By investigating, prosecuting and ruling on threats against itself, the Supreme Court demonstrated its excessive powers. Mr Moraes was appointed to lead the inquiry, bypassing the usual lottery system.

The probe was meant to last less than a year. Instead, it continues six years later and its remit has expanded to include online disinformation about Brazil's democratic institutions. The probe is sealed, so it is unclear how many social-media accounts Mr Moraes has ordered to be taken down, or why. In April 2024 the judiciary committee of the US Congress published a report showing that Mr Moraes had ordered X to remove at least 88 accounts since 2019, usually without providing justification. In February, Mr Trump's media group and Rumble, a video-sharing platform, sued Mr Moraes, alleging that because his rulings affected Brazilians in the United States, they constituted overreach.

None of Mr Moraes's actions have been illegal on Brazilian terms. He is empowered by Brazil's constitution, one of the world's longest, which covers everything from health care to wages. It also allows Brazil's president, state governors, the country's bar association, trade unions, political parties and other groups to file lawsuits directly with the Supreme Court, instead of having them filter up from lower bodies. The court's 11 justices issued over 114,000 rulings last year alone. To deal with this caseload, individual judges are allowed to make far-reaching decisions. This gives Mr Moraes and his colleagues on the bench enormous power, especially in areas where Brazil's Congress has not legislated. Since it has yet to pass a law regulating social media, much of the enforcement has fallen to the court.

Brazilian speech law is more restrictive than that in the United States. It prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or "physical or social condition". Penalties for slander, defamation and libel are higher when made against public officials. In 2021, while Mr Bolsonaro was in office, Congress passed a law penalising "crimes against democracy" that include "restricting the exercise of constitutional powers" through serious threats or force. Equipped with this cocktail of laws, Mr Moraes has gone after Mr Bolsonaro and some of his fans.

With flowers on a Sunday.

Those who decry Mr Moraes's pursuit of Mr Bolsonaro seem to ignore the evidence in his prosecution. Bolsonaristas attacked government buildings on January 8th, 2023, after their leader falsely claimed that voting machines had been rigged against him. Mr Bolsonaro's allies make the riot sound like a tea-party. "It was done by old ladies, with Bibles, with flowers, with flags, by the elderly, by children, without tanks, without leaders, on a Sunday," says Rogério Marinho, a senator for Mr Bolsonaro's party. Any cursory search of the riot shows that it was a vandalistic orgy. On December 12th, 2022, when President Luiz Inácio Lula the Silva's victory was certified by Brazil's electoral court, Mr Bolsonaro's supporters set buses and cars alight in Brasilia, the capital. On Christmas Eve one man strapped a bomb to a fuel truck near Brasilia's airport, but it failed to go off.

Mr Bolsonaro's inner circle allegedly considered more thuggish actions to stay in power. According to federal police, his deputy chief of staff, Mario Fernandes, produced a plot to assassinate or kidnap Mr Moraes as well as Lula, as the president is known, and his running-mate before they could take office. The plan was allegedly printed out several times at the presidential palace in the last days of Mr Bolsonaro's administration. It listed weapons to be used, including rifles, machineguns, grenade launchers and anti-tank rocket launchers, as well as chemical weapons to kill Lula in hospital, where he was getting check-ups. On July 24th Mr Fernandes admitted in court that he was the author of the document, but called it a habitual "risk analysis" and claimed that he had printed it out to avoid straining his eyes. He said that he did not share it with anybody.

Police also allege that lawyers close to Mr Bolsonaro drew up a decree that would have called a bogus state of emergency to in effect annul the 2022 election. On June 10th Mr Bolsonaro admitted before the Supreme Court that he had called meetings in the presidential palace to discuss the possibility of declaring a state of emergency after losing the vote. He said he quickly abandoned the idea, which received pushback from generals.

Messrs Rubio, Trump and Bessent may think that putting pressure on Mr Moraes will liberate Mr Bolsonaro. Yet their novel use of the Magnitsky Act could backfire. Lula now frames the Bolsonaro clan as "traitors". Most Brazilians agree. Mr Moraes, who is accustomed to receiving death threats, is hard to intimidate. On the day the sanctions were announced he flew to São Paulo to watch his favourite football team play a match.

[Vagabundo1]

https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2025/07/24/trumps-astonishing-battering-of-brazil

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Dear Donald, thanks! Yours, Lula.

Trump's astonishing battering of Brazil.

MAGA bullying is backfiring, boosting Lula's government.

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A collage of images of Donald Trump, Eduardo Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula the Silva and Alexandre de Moraes.

Illustration: Ricardo Santos.

Jul 24th 2025.

São Paulo.

5 min read.

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Rarely since the end of the cold war has the United States interfered so deeply with a Latin American country. On July 9th Donald Trump pledged tariffs of 50% on Brazilian exports, citing a "witch hunt" against Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right former president, who is soon due to stand trial for allegedly plotting a coup, a charge he denies. On July 15th Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, started investigating Brazil's trade practices. On July 18th the US State Department revoked the visas of most Brazilian Supreme Court judges and other officials connected to Mr Bolsonaro's prosecution. Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, has said he wants to use the Global Magnitsky Act to place sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, a prominent justice, an action usually reserved for dictators and warlords.

Mr Trump and Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula the Silva, are ideological foes and Mr Trump's allies have long decried a probe Mr Moraes leads into online disinformation. Yet the trigger for Mr Trump's attack appears to have been the summit of the BRICS, a group of emerging-market countries, that Brazil hosted on July 6th and 7th. Lula, as the president is known, has called the threats "unacceptable blackmail" and an attack on Brazil's sovereignty. He also threatened to start taxing American technology companies. Brazil's Congress, which is controlled by right-wing parties, has rallied around Lula and is mulling retaliatory tariffs.

But Lula saved his venom for Mr Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, a congressman, who took leave from his job in March and moved to Texas, where he has been lobbying Republican congressmen to put sanctions on Mr Moraes. Lula has called them "traitors". "Let them be ashamed, hide in their cowardice, and let this country live in peace!" he told a rally on July 17th. Instead of rebutting the charge, Eduardo boasts about his access to the White House. After Mr Moraes's visa was revoked, he posted on X: "I can't see my father, and now there are Brazilian officials who won't be able to see their families in the US either!

Brazil's powerful Supreme Court has responded aggressively, too. On July 18th Mr Moraes ordered Mr Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor, confined him to house arrest during nights and weekends, and barred him from speaking to foreign officials or giving interviews. On July 19th Mr Moraes froze Eduardo's assets as part of an investigation into whether his lobbying efforts are an attempt to obstruct the case against his father.

If drawing Mr Trump's ire was supposed to bolster Brazil's right ahead of a general election next year, the plan is backfiring. Brazilians of all stripes are backing Lula. Effigies of Mr Trump have been burned on the streets. Lula's approval rating, which had been flagging, has perked up. He now leads the field of potential candidates for next year's race.

Mr Trump's tariffs have also given Lula an "incredible get-out-of-jail-free card", says Andre Pagliarini of the Washington Brazil Office, a think-tank. "Whatever economic pain Brazil is likely to feel between now and the election, the government can credibly point to the Trump tariffs as the cause, whether it's true or not. ".

In fact, the tariffs may cause pain for Mr Bolsonaro and his right-wing allies. Only 13% of Brazil's exports go to the United States, worth $43 bn a year (some 28% go to China, a share likely to grow if Mr Trump's tariffs are enacted). Goldman Sachs, a bank, reckons tariffs may lower growth by 0. 4 of a percentage point to around 2% this year. Yet the impact is likely to fall disproportionately on companies based in regions that are Bolsonaro strongholds. More than a third of unroasted coffee beans imported into the United States come from Brazil. The vast majority of imported orange juice comes from Brazil, too. Beef imports are growing fast. Economists at the Federal University of Minas Gerais reckon that some 110,000 Brazilians will lose their jobs if the tariffs come into effect, mostly in agriculture. It is telling that Brazil's national confederation of farmers, usually a Bolsonaro stalwart, condemned the "political nature" of Mr Trump's tariffs. Even Mr Bolsonaro has tried to distance himself. He says the tariffs have "nothing to do with us".

Brazilians are particularly riled by the idea that the Trump administration may go after Pix, the popular instant-payments system launched by the central bank in 2020. This was not threatened explicitly, but Mr Greer included "electronic payment services" on a list of Brazilian practices his office deems "unreasonable or discriminatory" to American firms. "The idea that Pix represents an unfair trade practice against the US is unfounded," says Ralf Germer of PagBrasil, a leading Brazilian payments processor. Pix has spurred competition in Brazil's previously fusty banking sector by offering low-cost infrastructure whereby upstart firms can easily provide financial services. That increased competition has also undercut American payment firms like Visa and Mastercard.

Complaints about unfair trade practices have merit. Brazil is one of the world's most closed economies, with 86% of imports facing non-tariff barriers (as do 77% of imports to the United States and 72% of imports globally). Domestic industry receives endless bungs from the federal and local government. But if this is Mr Trump's real concern, he has not said so. Brazil's government has been attempting to contact the White House since May in order to negotiate a trade deal, but their entreaties have been ignored.

Only Eduardo Bolsonaro, it seems, has Mr Trump's ear. "Trump is someone I admire, someone I look up to, someone I want to get to know better so that, who knows, maybe in the future, if I have power, I can follow in his footsteps in Brazil," he says, speaking by video call from his office in Texas, which is adorned with MAGA hats and crucifixes.

Lula appears reinvigorated by the feud. He now wears a blue cap that says "Brazil belongs to Brazilians. " But a former Brazilian diplomat says Lula's officials worry that the boost may not last. If tariffs come into force and economic pain sets in, Lula will struggle to lay all of the blame with Mr Bolsonaro. The question is which 79-year-old will back down first: the impetuous Mr Trump or the strong-willed Lula. ■.

[Vagabundo1]

Further to this:

https://youtu.be/Pv2hwXy-Mis?si=SWjaZNTc94LE69mE

Vagabundo's view is that this will also deter any foreigner from considering buying property in Brazil.

Here is some more good analysis from a friend: I think Brazilians can be very nationalist and, if Trump gets too much more belligerent to the point where everyday Brazilians are feeling pinched, anti-American sentiment could begin to pour out into the streets and potentially into our everyday transactions with working girls, property owners, and other businesses that we deal with for larger transactions. Furthermore, the bureaucracy could become tougher for American expats to navigate, as restrictions or added fees could be tacked on to their daily lives, including visa fees, rents, taxes and*other*services.


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Trump's astonishing battering of Brazil.

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A collage of images of Donald Trump, Eduardo Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Incio Lula the Silva and Alexandre de Moraes.

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[Nounce]

Found the 4th kind in an African restaurant in Sao Paulo. The owner is from Africa but the food tasted very similar to Brazilian.

I notice that the currency selection comes up more often if I use watch of phone to pay for it.

[BigButtDetecto]

Anybody has infos on how this 28 yo pornstar died last month? This is heartbreaking.

[Questner]

Anybody has infos on how this 28 yo pornstar died last month? This is heartbreaking.Cerebral edema and heart complications.

https://revistamonet.globo.com/noticias/noticia/2025/08/estrela-brasileira-de-filmes-adultos-morre-aos-28-anos-dias-apos-familia-pedir-por-oracoes.ghtml

[Lalabo]

Cerebral edema and heart complications.

https://revistamonet.globo.com/noticias/noticia/2025/08/estrela-brasileira-de-filmes-adultos-morre-aos-28-anos-dias-apos-familia-pedir-por-oracoes.ghtmlUnfortunately, the life expectancy of a female adult entrainer, especially a pornstar, is very low comparted to general female population. I wonder why?

[Questner]

Unfortunately, the life expectancy of a female adult entrainer, especially a pornstar, is very low comparted to general female population. I wonder why?Hookers are even not insurable due to occupation. Brazil has meticulous records with respect to sex workers, so you can download and study them. Drugs and violence are main reasons. Some may enter the industry with pre-existing conditions. I have witnessed both above problems.

[BigButtDetecto]

Unfortunately, the life expectancy of a female adult entrainer, especially a pornstar, is very low comparted to general female population. I wonder why?I red the medical report but it does not say the primary cause of her death; it coud be suicide, aids, drugs.

[The Cane]

Interesting documentary on when the sun goes down in Rio: https://youtu.be/WAAwqbb3fL0?si=iR79QX8_otqvU2ko

[Vagabundo1]

That's a good video, thanks.

What do you think of this, especially in light of Venezuelan USA Navy deployments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlVHW2K6js

I am unblocking you for long enough for our favorite honey trap to show up on the balcony of ISG member Tavares, who is due back in October so we can have a civilized lunch at Cais do Oriente.


Interesting documentary on when the sun goes down in Rio: https://youtu.be/WAAwqbb3fL0?si=iR79QX8_otqvU2ko

[The Cane]

This video is quite informative for those of you considering visiting other cities in Brazil besides the "big two". I have been to 5 cities in Brazil (Salvador will be no. 6): Rio, Sampa, Porto, Curitiba, and Floripa. If I had to pick one from my list to live in it would be Curitiba: https://youtu.be/3ecTAqjzFaM?si=0FFL3NVNkLWhmYAv.

[Sperto]

I'm buying some domestic tickets. Mainly looking at GOL, Latam and Azul. It's impressive that Latam survives without making their website working better. It's so worthless. Luckily GOL is working well and often have the best prices.

[Sperto]

I'm buying some domestic tickets. Mainly looking at GOL, Latam and Azul. It's impressive that Latam survives without making their website working better. It's so worthless. Luckily GOL is working well and often have the best prices.As said GOL website works better than Latam website as the latter isn't working at all. Still GOL website has some issues.

Some advice if somebody is in the same situation. When you login to GOL website you can use your Smiles number. For me I got stuck on updating my data as there were no way to continue. Instead I chose the desired flight, without making a login. Then in the payment process I added my name etc and Smiles number.

Another issue. When paying you'll see your country, but when to choose a state you'll only see the states in the US. You have to change your country to any country and then change it back to your own country. Then you'll see the correct states of your country.

In Brazil everything is supposed to be a bit complicated.

[Spidy]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrqxk9p4xo

Look like justice and democracy has prevailed in Brazil, where the USA Failed.

But will Americans see this as a victory for justice and democracy, or just higher coffee prices?

The bigger question is:
(a) who thinks ex-Pres Bozo will "chicken-out" and run? The U.S.? Russia? Hungary?
(b) Or stay and face the music, like Pres Lula, when he was sentenced on fake, trumped up charges?
(c) Civil Unrest?

My money is on (a), go figure! (...kkkk!)

[The Cane]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrqxk9p4xo

Look like justice and democracy has prevailed in Brazil, where the USA Failed. But will Americans see this as a victory for justice and democracy, or just higher coffee prices?This American sees it as both, fortunately and unfortunately respectively.

[BobNSuzy]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrqxk9p4xo

Look like justice and democracy has prevailed in Brazil, where the USA Failed.

But will Americans see this as a victory for justice and democracy, or just higher coffee prices?

The bigger question is:
(a) who thinks ex-Pres Bozo will "chicken-out" and run? The U.S.? Russia? Hungary?
(b) Or stay and face the music, like Pres Lula, when he was sentenced on fake, trumped up charges?
(c) Civil Unrest?

My money is on (a), go figure! (...kkkk!)As an American, I assume the only American news channel that gets exported around the world is CNN. The news networks in America are a joke. They are just promoting their parties. As far as the coup in America. They call that an insurrection but where were the guns? How long was the government overthrown? Those people that participated did succeed and got what they wanted which was some pictures that got them prosecuted. Sure you can spin the story different and the media definitely does. The media in America is a joke.

[Fewdie]

Curitiba? Why? I've been there twice and it is sooooo boring. Like the people from there. Of those 5 I would choose Floripa but thats just from my experience and opinion.


This video is quite informative for those of you considering visiting other cities in Brazil besides the "big two". I have been to 5 cities in Brazil (Salvador will be no. 6): Rio, Sampa, Porto, Curitiba, and Floripa. If I had to pick one from my list to live in it would be Curitiba: https://youtu.be/3ecTAqjzFaM?si=0FFL3NVNkLWhmYAv..

[The Cane]

Curitiba? Why? I've been there twice and it is sooooo boring. Like the people from there. Of those 5 I would choose Floripa but thats just from my experience and opinion.Maybe that's what I like about it. Nice and quiet! And then if I wanted a little excitement, I could always head off to Rio or Sampa, but I wouldn't want to live in either. The other thing I liked about Curitiba is that it's very green. The greenest city in Brazil, or at least they so claim. Florianopolis would be my next pick of the cities I have been to. Porto Alegre is the one Brazilian city I have been to that I kind of didn't like. Anticipating Salvador, and will be interesting to see where it fits on my list.

[Fewdie]

Here's my ranking of where I would live only.

1) Scandallo. The people here are so friendly and nice to me LOL.

2) Florianopolis. Nature.

3) Sao Paulo. Just familiar with the area and the people.

4) Rio.

5) Porto Alegre.

6) Curitiba. Not much to do and the people aren't friendly as from any of the other places.

7) anywhere in the Northeast and North.


Maybe that's what I like about it. Nice and quiet! And then if I wanted a little excitement, I could always head off to Rio or Sampa, but I wouldn't want to live in either. The other thing I liked about Curitiba is that it's very green. The greenest city in Brazil, or at least they so claim. Florianopolis would be my next pick of the cities I have been to. Porto Alegre is the one Brazilian city I have been to that I kind of didn't like. Anticipating Salvador, and will be interesting to see where it fits on my list.

[The Cane]

6) Curitiba. The people aren't friendly as from any of the other places.You obviously didn't meet the people I did. I noticed no difference.

[The Cane]

I don't agree with everything he says, and he doesn't do the best job of explaining what he's talking about, but I do get where he's coming from:

https://youtu.be/BFSjS2w2EuA?si=I8zlok0VNLPl_hUU

https://youtu.be/mbdv1mE0gzs?si=SLnK-CT-adIONsZ2

[Vagabundo1]

What about Belo Horizonte?

That is top of Vagabundo's list. Easy trip by bus super cheap from Rio rodoviaria, and not very far by bus.

Good discussion here, that video about ranking cities is good, senor cane. Thanks.

Home of skank. That song. What is the name of that band?


Here's my ranking of where I would live only.

1) Scandallo. The people here are so friendly and nice to me LOL.

2) Florianopolis. Nature.

3) Sao Paulo. Just familiar with the area and the people.

4) Rio.

5) Porto Alegre.

6) Curitiba. Not much to do and the people aren't friendly as from any of the other places.

7) anywhere in the Northeast and North.

[Vagabundo1]

https://youtu.be/NeADhPP0G2Q?si=AfUSLkW__fS3QFMu

Jota quest.

Love the music and the food from BH. Easier to get there than SP by hopping any RJ bus to 'rodoviaria'.

Best girls are from BH, like Penelope from 4 x4. And perola negra. Anyone have any intel on her, where in SP prives she is, I need to go hit that beautiful blond again, and I need to get up to BH / MG to the source. Best food in Brazil, best music, best women, best hoars, maybe that is the place to spend the super hot months and do the digital nomad thing. Fuk.


What about Belo Horizonte?

That is top of Vagabundo's list. Easy trip by bus super cheap from Rio rodoviaria, and not very far by bus.

Good discussion here, that video about ranking cities is good, senor cane. Thanks.

Home of skank. That song. What is the name of that band?

[Xpartan]

I don't agree with everything he says, and he doesn't do the best job of explaining what he's talking about, but I do get where he's coming from:

https://youtu.be/BFSjS2w2EuA?si=I8zlok0VNLPl_hUU

https://youtu.be/mbdv1mE0gzs?si=SLnK-CT-adIONsZ2The guy is all over the place. Whining about scams, bad driving, touts, criminality (all true), then bitches that women are poor and expect you to pay for their expenses. Duh, no shit.

And whining about touts in Rio is totally off. He should visit Cartagena to ***** about touts who won't take any number of no gracias for an answer.

[ParsTiger]

https://youtu.be/NeADhPP0G2Q?si=AfUSLkW__fS3QFMu

Jota quest.

Love the music and the food from BH. Easier to get there than SP by hopping any RJ bus to 'rodoviaria'.

Best girls are from BH, like Penelope from 4 x4. And perola negra. Anyone have any intel on her, where in SP prives she is, I need to go hit that beautiful blond again, and I need to get up to BH / MG to the source. Best food in Brazil, best music, best women, best hoars, maybe that is the place to spend the super hot months and do the digital nomad thing. Fuk.Mineiras have a high reputation in Sao Paulo as well (hell half the girls in Scan are fresh off the bus), something about the culture there makes them very amicable by default. The food there is definitely a step up compared to typical Brasileiro comida. The "source" you seek is an area with a dozen prive hotels around the Centro bus station but I will warn you it is not a very friendly setting (especially the management) and being a foreigner you will standout. Me and my friend explored it 2 years ago and got yelled at and thrown out a couple times for not moving quickly enough or having phones out. Porn star Ariella Ferraz admitted to me she worked in there before trying the SP clinicas in between shoots (she only freelances now).

I'll be in RJ briefly mid October. Does anyone have a hotel they would recommend in Flamengo? I want to boycott my regular shithole. If it's in Copacabana I'll do it bit I don't want to break the bank, also read some posts further back saying the Ibis brand is getting unreliable about GF.

[Axel Heyst]

I'll be in RJ briefly mid October. Does anyone have a hotel they would recommend in Flamengo? I want to boycott my regular shithole. If it's in Copacabana I'll do it bit I don't want to break the bank, also read some posts further back saying the Ibis brand is getting unreliable about GF.You might want to check out the Windsor Florida Hotel where due to a sudden cancelled American Airlines flight, I and a bunch of other flyers once spent 18 hours on the Airline's dime. It is a 3. 5 star hotel; clean, quiet and pretty good, IMHO. I don't know what the current rates are, but it has to be less than what you would find in more touristy Copa. They even have a very nice rooftop pool! And I liked the neighborhood.

[Sperto]

Sometimes Brazil can be complicated. I frequently send parcels from Brazil back home. It used to be very cheap, 58 reais /20 kg. Then it quickly went up to 1159 reais /20 kg.

Anyway I wanted to know the current prices. It used to be easy to calculate here:

https://www2.correios.com.br/sistemas/precosPrazos

Now you need to register and the registration doesn't work. I entered in contact with the brazilian post office. To get the information about international prices you need to create on account on their site as it's part of an international survey. I explained to the customer service that the registration doesn't work. They agreed on that. So I asked if they could provide me with the price for sending a 20 kg parcel to Europe. No they couldn't do that. To get that information I need to register. I reminded the customer service that the registration doesn't work. They know that, but to get the price registration is necessary. No way they could just check the price and give it to me. So stupid.

[Fewdie]

I would say BH is below SP on my list but above rio. Yeah the food is good and the people are nicer than those other cities like RJ and north and northeast and curitiba. Porto Alegre has very good food too but not much else to do. It also really depends on the location in SP and the people I know.


What about Belo Horizonte?

That is top of Vagabundo's list. Easy trip by bus super cheap from Rio rodoviaria, and not very far by bus.

Good discussion here, that video about ranking cities is good, senor cane. Thanks.

Home of skank. That song. What is the name of that band?.

[Mr Enternational]

Sometimes Brazil can be complicated. I frequently send parcels from Brazil back home. It used to be very cheap, 58 reais /20 kg. Then it quickly went up to 1159 reais /20 kg.

Anyway I wanted to know the current prices.In the States the other day I went to the post office to send a small suitcase in for warranty repair or replacement. I put the box on the scale on the desk and the lady said $31. I said okay good. Then she said the computer told her she needs to measure the box. Ended up being $130! Yeah fuck that. I can buy a new suitcase for that much.

[Sperto]

I'm buying some domestic tickets. Mainly looking at GOL, Latam and Azul. It's impressive that Latam survives without making their website working better. It's so worthless. Luckily GOL is working well and often have the best prices.Fantastic, Latam website is working well. I never seen that before.

[DonMoscow]

There will be domestic flights on sale starting Monday. I will be on the look out for flights out of SP. Just saw the reminder in my inbox. Maybe I will revisit Rio.

[Sperto]

There is a first season of a new series. It's called "Os Donos do Jogo". The story is about a crime syndicate and gambling. The serie is nothing spectacular but still entertaining.

It's different showing a series about crime in Brazil without any scenes from the favelas.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38091266/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_donos

[Spidy]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xrqxk9p4xo
...

The bigger question is:
(a) who thinks ex-Pres Bozo will "chicken-out" and run? The U.S.? Russia? Hungary?
(b) Or stay and face the music, like Pres Lula, when he was sentenced on fake, trumped up charges?
(c) Civil Unrest?Looks I like (a) was indeed the correct answer, for those taking the "Trump of the Tropics" ex-Pres. Bozo survey.

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested to prevent attempted escape, court says, Nov 23,2025. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/22/americas/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-arrested-intl.

But did Donald Trump unintentionally revealed his escape plans? As his comments creates a politically awkward situation, it does raise questions about his knowledge of Bolsonaro's intentions, especially considering Bozo's move to a location, only 15 min. Away from the USA Embassy.