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[URL]http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/fires-looting-and-mass-robbery-have-started-in-brazil-after[/URL]

[URL]http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-28222612[/URL]

[QUOTE=PatmarBeleza1;1592164]I was in a beach bar full of hot assed Brazilian women (and a few guys too, I guess), and to their credit, after the game, they partied even harder to electronic music.

This does validate my idea that the Germanic (and perhaps Italian) Brazilians in Rio Grande do Sul are perhaps the best place in the world to be -- the only Brazilians who could cheer today's soccer result.[/QUOTE]I remember being in the Rocincha watching brazil lose to France in the semi a few years back with some friends. Yes, they partied like if they had won. But yesterday's loss was different. Its not the fact that they lost, its how they lost, and at home. Its just a game:).

Per Oglobo, 26 buses were burned in SP last night, (17 of which were out of circulation due to old age,) and a Ponto Frio store was ransacked.

[URL]http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2014/07/sp-registra-ataques-onibus-na-capital-e-em-duas-cidades-da-regiao.html[/URL]

I was on the streets of Copa immediately after Argentina beat the Netherlands. It was pretty quiet other than a few Argentina fans celebrating in the streets. Went to dinner at a popular restaurant and was surprised by how few people were there. On TV they were rehashing the loss and repeating often the embarrassment felt by Brazilians. On the way out of Copa, traffic was light. Many times during normal times it has been much heavier.

I am in a very lucky situation. I was introduced to a female on Facebook thru a mutual friend. This woman works for TAM and she has offered to buy me a ticket to fly to brasil to visit her. Now I haven't been to brasil in almost 4 years, so my visa has expired. My question to the board is this. Do I have to have a plane ticket in my hand when I go to the embassy to apply for a visa? If I remember correctly, you had to have proof that you were flying to brasil within 2 weeks in order to be granted a visa, is that still the case?

[QUOTE=Bravo;1593314]I am in a very lucky situation. I was introduced to a female on Facebook thru a mutual friend. This woman works for TAM and she has offered to buy me a ticket to fly to brasil to visit her. Now I haven't been to brasil in almost 4 years, so my visa has expired. My question to the board is this. Do I have to have a plane ticket in my hand when I go to the embassy to apply for a visa? If I remember correctly, you had to have proof that you were flying to brasil within 2 weeks in order to be granted a visa, is that still the case?[/QUOTE]That is no longer the case. They give you a 10 year visa and you can start using it whenever you want.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;1593363]That is no longer the case. They give you a 10 year visa and you can start using it whenever you want.[/QUOTE]Thanks Mr E, that is great news!! I remember before you had to show that you had purchased a ticket and you had to fly within 30 days of the visa being issued. Its nice to know that things have changed.

Where in the world is Ray Whelan? Definitely not at the Copacabana Palace anymore!

[URL]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2689454/Ray-Whelan-not-fugitive-insist-FIFA-official-ticket-hospitality-firm-MATCH.html[/URL]

[URL]http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/watch-british-fugitive-ray-whelan-3844428[/URL]

No one of color was at the World Cup either at Maracanã or Fan Fest. This included the favela rats. Though a friend of mine did get robbed of her cell phone waiting in line at Fan Fest. Police were everywhere and when a fight broke out at Fan Fest reinforcements were quick to arrive. German Chancellor, Merkel, was happier than I have ever seen her. German fans are the most respectful on the planet. While Brazilians were suggesting that Argentineans get the hell out of their city, the Germans celebrated quietly. A lot of people paid way too much to stay in a cramped crappy places. I have to admit I kind of enjoyed reminding them. Brazil really knows how to throw a house party even if the sod, lawn ornaments and driveway was not finished when you arrived. The Kiosk next to Fan Fest where I sat drinking a 6 Reais Caipirinha watching the installation of the countdown to World Cup clock still charged 6 Reais during the World Cup. I like these people.

[QUOTE=Bravo;1593314]... My question to the board is this. Do I have to have a plane ticket in my hand when I go to the embassy to apply for a visa? If I remember correctly, you had to have proof that you were flying to brasil within 2 weeks in order to be granted a visa, is that still the case?[/QUOTE]Bravo,

I believe proof of airline reservation is still required along with your visa application, passport, photos and fees. It is best to check the requirements at the Brazilian Consulate serving your state because they are not uniform in administration.

Yep! This about sums it up!

Note: This was a follow up to a post in the Rio Thread entitled [B]"Pfffooou... What a relief!!!"[/B] That should have been placed here.‏..

[QUOTE=ExecTalent;1594221]No one of color was at the World Cup either at Maracan or Fan Fest. This included the favela rats. Though a friend of mine did get robbed of her cell phone waiting in line at Fan Fest. Police were everywhere and when a fight broke out at Fan Fest reinforcements were quick to arrive. German Chancellor, Merkel, was happier than I have ever seen her. German fans are the most respectful on the planet. While Brazilians were suggesting that Argentineans get the hell out of their city, the Germans celebrated quietly. A lot of people paid way too much to stay in a cramped crappy places. I have to admit I kind of enjoyed reminding them. Brazil really knows how to throw a house party even if the sod, lawn ornaments and driveway was not finished when you arrived. The Kiosk next to Fan Fest where I sat drinking a 6 Reais Caipirinha watching the installation of the countdown to World Cup clock still charged 6 Reais during the World Cup. I like these people.[/QUOTE]How pathetic that Brazil are celebrating an Argentinian loss-grow up. And worry about your own pathetic excuse of a national team and shambles of a football infrastructure in general.

Bad News. I went to the Brazilian consulate in NY today to apply for a tourist Visa. I had my passport, 2 pictures and my money order for 160 bucks. It turns out, you definitely do need proof of a purchased airline ticket!! I wasted 3 hours for nothing because I have not purchased my airline ticket yet.

WORSE News. When the Brazilian consulate was in the Rockefeller Center area, you could get your visa very quickly. You dropped it off and it was ready for you to pick up the very next day. The consulate has since moved, it is near Grand central on 42nd street. Now there is a 3-5 fucking business day wait for the visa to be processed and returned to you!!

Wow. When I got my visa last year in Atlanta I didn't need a ticket. I think my appointment was at noon and I had to go back after 3 pm the same day to pick it up.

[QUOTE=Bravo;1594941]Bad News. I went to the Brazilian consulate in NY today to apply for a tourist Visa. I had my passport, 2 pictures and my money order for 160 bucks. It turns out, you definitely do need proof of a purchased airline ticket!! I wasted 3 hours for nothing because I have not purchased my airline ticket yet.

WORSE News. When the Brazilian consulate was in the Rockefeller Center area, you could get your visa very quickly. You dropped it off and it was ready for you to pick up the very next day. The consulate has since moved, it is near Grand central on 42nd street. Now there is a 3-5 fucking business day wait for the visa to be processed and returned to you!![/QUOTE]I have gotten two visas recently and did not need an itinerary for either of them. Also, they were processed in one day.

Also, even though not in their jurisdiction my visa was processed through NY and the other one was also.