[Jimmy Valentine]

Poor Brazil. I loved the country and ther people, but as my uncle says who lived there for over fifty years, "Brazil will always be the country of great future opportunity."

They never seem to be quite able to get their "stuff" together.

regards,

[Maringa]

My parents lived there for 25 years, myself for 13 years...Wonderful country. The slums of Rio and Sao Paulo are a sight to see (there are even tour groups that now go to the slums for people see what they are like!) It is sad to see generation upon generation becoming despondent to the situation and continuing the cycle...1 out of a 100 ever break the cycle and leave the slums. Outside of Rio and Sao Paulo, other major cities have slums as well, but are a little more under control. The municipal, state and federal governments build public housing to help improve the living conditions. The problem with Rio and Sao Paulo, there is just no room or resources, and a lack of desire by the dwellers to get out of the situation.

For those who have never lived in Brazil, it is dificult to explain how those who have lived or worked in Brazil love the people, culture, etc. If something were ever to happen in the US were it was unliveable as a result of a war, etc. Brazil would be near the top of the list of places to emigrate to...

Abracos e saudades!!!!

[Maringa]

My parents lived there for 25 years, myself for 13 years...Wonderful country. The slums of Rio and Sao Paulo are a sight to see (there are even tour groups that now go to the slums for people see what they are like!) It is sad to see generation upon generation becoming despondent to the situation and continuing the cycle...1 out of a 100 ever break the cycle and leave the slums. Outside of Rio and Sao Paulo, other major cities have slums as well, but are a little more under control. The municipal, state and federal governments build public housing to help improve the living conditions. The problem with Rio and Sao Paulo, there is just no room or resources, and a lack of desire by the dwellers to get out of the situation.

For those who have never lived in Brazil, it is dificult to explain how those who have lived or worked in Brazil love the people, culture, etc. If something were ever to happen in the US were it was unliveable as a result of a war, etc. Brazil would be near the top of the list of places to emigrate to...

Abracos e saudades!!!!