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Brazil is wild - has anyone seen that movie City of God?
They couldn't .. Brazil had a growing economy, but it's still nowhere near as rich as the U.K, which remains one of the worlds largest and most developed economies.Well yes, in total dollar terms Brazil could possibly have a larger budget for a police force than e.g. the UK, but they also have a considerable larger country and population to police, which is why it makes sense to use pr. capita measures.
Out of curiosity, from Central America based in your experience, which country do you think is in the worst situation?It varies and more than some intelligent motive from the criminal it's down to how policing addresses it. You mug a guy in a favela and nothing will happen, the police don't even go there, while in Zona Sul of Rio (where tourists go) they may well get shot down for not complying with a "Halt!" after doing it. I once saw a guy get shot by police right in front of me.
I go to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras regularly and there's nowhere safe. You are having a quick cig outside an expensive hotel in the city centre and some randomer gets off his car with a machete and starts hitting the car ahead for a minor traffic incident. Stuff like that is the norm. I have ruled out going to the north of Mexico a long time ago, but the central area and most popular tourist destinations are absolutely fine.
The UK has a significantly higher GDP than Brazil as well, whilst being much smaller and easier to police.You can't really rank it per capita though can you? My family will have a higher GDP per capita than the USA but I doubt I could fund the technology to police the rest of them as effectively as the USA can its citizens.
Haven't seen those red pamphlets of yours while travelling 51 countries around the 'whole' world during the last 11 years, oh mighty fascist know-it-all.I think 58 million voters speak more than the troupe of mini-Stalins you hang out with.
30% of homossexuals declared they would vote for him.
Millions of people of color voted for him.
His black longlife friend had the biggest votation among all congressists.
You know nothing. There's a whole world not depicted in your red pamphlets.
Just read a news update and that seems to be the case...fecked the wrong girl?
Yep, great movie and will likely be regarded as a classic in the future. (it's not that old of a movie yet, still from this century)Brazil is wild - has anyone seen that movie City of God?
is Mini Trotsky ok to use ? Asking for a comrade.
I for one apologize for that, but it's hard to not let off the steam sometimes.Guys, cut out the Mini Hitler, mini Stalin nonsense. Stay civil please.
Hey there. The crime phenomenon in Brazil is very complex and there are a whole lot of causes, poverty is only one factor and it's far from explaining it all.Sorry to take this more off topic, but why is there so much crime in Brazil?
I think just increasing the police force and coming down more harshly on criminals won't really solve the underlying problems of why crime is so bad, to begin with. Apparently, Mexico brought in the army to help police fight the war on drugs but that hasn't made things any better.
Is it due to the economic situation of the country?
Increasing the powers of police, might help with crime but there also needs to be care taken to ensure that the police don't abuse any new powers. After all, they were people before they put on the uniform.
It's a tough one. Rule out Nicaragua since they are going through a particularly rough patch.Out of curiosity, from Central America based in your experience, which country do you think is in the worst situation?
I've been in the City of God, with an AK47 pointing at me while trying to talk a drug baron into not shooting our medical staff regardless of who they were fixing up. It was their job.Brazil is wild - has anyone seen that movie City of God?
I empathise and had a similar exchange to the ones you are having here in the elections thread in the general (with less name calling).Hey there. The crime phenomenon in Brazil is very complex and there are a whole lot of causes, poverty is only one factor and it's far from explaining it all.
Increasing the power of police isn't going to solve it all but it's needed, as is fighting against police corruption.
The whole jail system needs reestructuration as well. Jails here are known for being "crime universities" and the people inside actually issue orders to those outside.
Anyway, this is a discussion that is long reaching and better suited for a different thread... What I have to say for now is that the future President and Congress are likely to go for a Rudolph Giuliani approach. That's what the majority of the population wants and we expect good results from it.
fecking hell. I mean the fact the ref brought a knife with him to a game is mental enough. The story reads as if he had it on him during the game too?!Yeah they stormed the pitch after the ref fatally stabbed a player who refused to leave the pitch. They stoned him to death and cut his head off...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-23215676
Hitler? Aggressive right wingerWas he a good player?
Yes - excellent and moving filmBrazil is wild - has anyone seen that movie City of God?
One of the actors from that movie went on to become the crime lord of a favelaBrazil is wild - has anyone seen that movie City of God?
You lie - really?!?One of the actors from that movie went on to become the crime lord of a favela
Yep, great movie and will likely be regarded as a classic in the future. (it's not that old of a movie yet, still from this century)
Its such a good movie - I think there's a sequel. Do you know if it's any good? xYes - excellent and moving film
Awe wow that sounds scary - was it your first time in brazil?I've been in the City of God, with an AK47 pointing at me while trying to talk a drug baron into not shooting our medical staff regardless of who they were fixing up. It was their job.
The film is absolutely spot on, with stable leadership they got on with their drugs business and it was all relatively peaceful if people mind their own business. The crisis point was always when a leader was removed. That's part of the issue with better policing, every time they jailed the head of a favela you would go "oh feck, here we go again".
I was working there for three years.Awe wow that sounds scary - was it your first time in brazil?
I guess you have that knowledge, you may hang around in there for a bit?Anybody who frequents r/watchpeopledie will not be surprised at all by this
Maybe because Football truly unites the whole nation in Brazil. During that time maybe the killing stopped or slowed down, because it's party time for the whole nation.Is Brazil more dangerous or Russia? I've been to the two World Cups in both Brazil and Russia, and not once did I feel I was in danger even when I was out walking alone in the street at night. The locals in Brazil were extremely kind, friendly and happy-go-lucky, it's so surprising to hear how dangerous Brazil is when Brazilians are always stereotyped with the whole samba, despacito culture where people are known to be easy-going, happy-go-lucky and friendly.
Hitler? Aggressive right winger
Hitler? Aggressive right winger
Brazil is a very nice place to go specially for the human value and how easy it is to make friends.Is Brazil more dangerous or Russia? I've been to the two World Cups in both Brazil and Russia, and not once did I feel I was in danger even when I was out walking alone in the street at night. The locals in Brazil were extremely kind, friendly and happy-go-lucky, it's so surprising to hear how dangerous Brazil is when Brazilians are always stereotyped with the whole samba, despacito culture where people are known to be easy-going, happy-go-lucky and friendly.
Do go. The homicide rates are high, but like in a lot of countries they happen in the outskirts where tourists don't come close to setting foot, and are gang related.Brazil is a country I’ve always wanted to visit but shit like this makes you reconsider. I’m guessing there are safe parts though ?
Nigeria must be a paradise compared to Brazil then.Not sure if serious. Brazil ranks 110th worldwide in GDP pr. capita in PPP terms, behind the likes of Iraq, Botswana and Azerbaijan. I am actually in Brazil right now for work, and the divide between rich and poor here is quite staggering. Some of the areas in Sao Paulo look absolutely horrible, and we are consistently warned to stay out of certain places because of crime.