Originally Posted by
bosboy73
I beg to differ... there have been many instances of this kind in Brazil.
You'd have to beg if you wish to differ.
Usually these over-hyped reports hinge on some heedless tourist, most often in Rio where the marginalized poor live next door to the extremely wealthy, who does not take notice of the basic measures recommended to tourists to keep safe.
Hey, according to the press, you and your friends can get robbed at a gas station during a major world sporting event.
Bad news sells, but the tens of thousands of tourists who have enjoyable, safe trips in Brazil do not ever get press.
As KDS777 implies, you are more likely to be in danger from a breakdown or accident out in the boonies you would be driving through.