Originally Posted by
aafreq
Appreciate the lack of concern ( no harm intended) at GRU, However the hotel is located on Avenuda Paulista, 1 1/2 hours transit time from GRU...exactly where the protests are located.
Latest from BBC is that a "special Security Force" is being deployed (army ?)
The 77W may be 'safe' at GRU but what about US in downtown, if we can get there, thru what appears to be thousands in the streets... ??
How would you feel, if any of you were faced with this dilemma ?
If you are concerned about the riots, then change the hotel, or don't go. It depends on why you are going as to whether you will want to go or not at this point. I was just in Rio de Janeiro myself about 3 weeks ago, and was at many of the spots where there is now a lot of rioting. Avoid the areas where you know rioting is occurring, and be prepared to move quickly if the situation in any area you are deteriorates.