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Old Apr 28, 2017, 9:11 pm
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sobe_dude
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Miami
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Originally Posted by Adriano(SP)
Last year the exchange rate between BRL and USD went up to 1 USD = 4,20 BRL. This year the exchange rate came down to 1 USD = 3,10 BRL. IMHO last year there was more offers (specially in USD) to fill up the planes. This year there is probably more demand, so the prices went up.
I am aware of the current exchange rate. While I'm happy for my brazilian friends, it sucks for me. Brazil is no longer the bargain it used to be last year. I was going to Brazil twice a year in 2015 and 2016, but not going to Brazil this year.
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