US Embassy advises travelers to Brazil to exercise extreme caution

Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:27 UTC

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The US Embassy in Brazil has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to high crime rates, including violent crime and kidnappings. The note highlights risks associated with urban areas, slums (favelas), communities, and border regions. Read full article

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FortHay
This is old news. I have been getting these same notices from the US consulate for decades. While it is certainly true that some places and behaviors are risky, prudent behavior and common sense precautions are needed all over the world, including East Los Angeles and the South side of Chicago. I have spent much time in Natal, Fortaleza and Mossoro, all cities with very high statistical crime rates, but take my cue from Brazilian friends and neighbors. Thanks to God I have never been robbed or assaulted and the rural interior of the country is perfectly tranquil. Here you can still find small towns and villages without the ubiquitous self-imprisonment window grates and folks will congregate on the stoop at dusk to chat.
May 31st, 2025 - 01:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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MarkWhelan
To me it seems just the same as when I came here over 20 years ago. It's the same old story. You need to be careful where ever you go. The locals will usually warn you if you are walking towards an unsafe area. Hell I even know places in New Zealad and Australia that I would not go to after dark.
May 31st, 2025 - 02:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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