Brazil is one of the most selfish and corrupt contries in all the world. This $ will never get down to poor folks, no way.

Go to Brazil & have fun, enjoy your time there. Dont invest, and if you must -- I advise Floripa (on the island-be prepared to pay), Sergipe/Maceio or extreme virgin LT areas like SL/Belem/Manaus.

Personally, Brazil is the last place I'd ever invest my hard earned $.

My two cents