Security. Taxi phone grabs, VM
Two ISG members gave me a few PMs about issues of which we should all be aware.
One friend had his phone stolen while in his cab by a thief who snatched the device through an open window in Ipanema. Copa. The friend, a military man, gave chase for 5 blocks but lost the exchange. Lesson is keep the windows up. I also was the victim of an attempt by this type of grab, in Barra on Av das Americas in daylight, but I avoided losing my phone, perhaps due to my cat like reflexes, daily boxing regime, and the Swiss Naval Infantry Drones operating overhead (that last bit about the drones is of course pure bullshit).
Another friend was finishing up a session at VM, when the girl said the condom came lose and demanded money for some day after pill, and called in 3 guys. He did get out without losing property, but he had his credit card and 700 reais. Lesson is: don't take any more than necessary.
SF Consulate Info on Retirement Visa
[QUOTE=Sperto;2608409]If senhor Vagabundo don't mind it would be interesting to know if you have any experience of Viper retirement visa. I ask because I've been talking about this subject with some friends for a while. If you can't share info about Viper, that's just fine.[/QUOTE]Sperto,
Someone posted this before, and I have been looking for it again. It's info on a retirement info from the SF Brazilian Consulate. I can't figure you why it's available in SF but not in NYC or DC. I believe the income requirement is now BRL 6,000, but I'm curious what they mean by able to transfer to Brazil--it seems they mean automatically. Someone on the forum had mentioned that you could buy an annuity for US $30,000 that could do this. Please share any info you find.
[URL]https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/SaoFrancisco/en-us/file/viper_retired.pdf[/URL]
OEM.
Rio first timer looking to connect with boots on the ground
Hey guys,
Hope everyone is well. I am in Rio right now and was looking to connect with boots on the ground.
Any help?