SAY NO TO SEXUAL TOURISM

Well stated James!  Pedophila is a world-wide problem, and it is true that particularly in Salvador and regions to the north.  I think it is a shame, however that the campaign is mis-named to be Say No to Sexual Tourism, rather than Say No to Pedophile Tourism.  Prostitution is legal in Brazil as long as there are no middlemen...pedophile tourism is the problem.

Cheers, Douglas

Hi Douglas my dear friend,

Yes, the misnomer is a bit confusing however the end goal is certainly a noble one indeed.

While (adult) prostitution is legal in Brazil provided that there are no pimps and nobody forcing individuals into the sex trade, I'm sure we'd all agree that most are involved by circumstance, socio-economic inequality and not by choice.

I'm sure we would all prefer to see a Brazil where enterning into that lifestyle was not an option forced upon most of the women and men who become involved by virtue of lack of education, employment opportunity and poverty; or simply to support a drug habit. Sad situation to say the least.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team

Hello James, my dear friend!

I am in agreement, but would like to see any research that shows the motives of both male and female adult prostitutes, rather than just assuming.  I am a big supporter of human rights, and no one should be forced into sex, at any age.

I've heard it is the oldest business, and doubt it will go away soon!

Cheers, Douglas

Hi Douglas,

I agree, there are numerous reasons why people engage in the practice, both pro and con I'm sure. I'm certainly not one to cast judgements and I don't think (and neither do many of those involved as sex workers) that it's any better or worse than many other jobs. Certainly from the standpoint of earnings, in many cases higher incomes can be gained than in some other fields, especially when one has been deprived of a decent education or work experience through no fault of their own, however this does not come without its risks. It's really those risks (to worker / customer / general public) that governments and we as society must resolve impartially.

In the world we live in NOTHING is either black or white, as far as I'm concerned if both parties involved are adults and neither is being forced either actively or passively I am neither for or against it. I think we do the whole subject a great disservice by casting our own moral or religious judgements on what is really a social issue. What really matters as far as I'm concerned in this sense is the wellbeing of all parties concerned and the law of the land. As you so aptly point out exploitation of children is a whole different story.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team

James, I look forward to meeting you in Belo Horizonte!  Again, we agree on everything!

Does anyone else out there have something to add?

Cheers, Douglas

Hi Douglas,

I love the first half of the old saying - "Great minds think alike..." it's the second half that I'm not so crazy about! hahahahaha.

Really looking forward to getting to know you personally too my friend. Hope it's sooner as opposed to later.

Grande abraço seu amigo canadense,
James

While the Brazilian government is making grand statements that they are taking steps to control sex tourism for the 2014 World Cup, see link http://www.portal2014.org.br/en/news/54 … D+CUP.html
I find it rather odd that at the same time they're giving English classes to prostitutes "in order to better serve their foreign customers during the World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games". Kind of a contradiction I'd say.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team

Got to love Brasil!

You bet Douglas! A country of real contrasts in every sense of the word.

How goes it there in BH my friend?

Cheers
James

Hi James,

Thanks!

Things are going very well.   We have been publicly selected for a Petrobras Ambiental sponsored project in the Pantanal....Bichos do Pantanal.  This will feature both baseline population studies for various endangered and endemic species, along with a connection to nature environmental education program in 73 schools in Caceres.,

I will let you know when it starts, and we get the website up.

Have a great weekend, Douglas

Sooooo Brazilian.

With the influx of tourists from abroad and from all over Brazil for Carnaval, it's time to dust off this posting just to let everybody know that we'll be watching your behavior very closely.

If your intended partner is no longer a minor, then do as you will. However, if your quarry is one of our Brazilian children, better think twice because we won't have any second thoughts about slapping you in a cell and slamming the bars shut behind you!

Brazilian jails are not what you'd call a "tourist destination", but we've got a room waiting for you if that's what you want.

Cheers,
William James Woodward, Expat-blog Experts Team

Well I guess that it's time to bump this post back up to the top of the line-up, what with the 2014 FIFA World Cup only 3 weeks away.

Just remember folks that if you're coming to Brazil for this event, and that is ALL you have on your mind then you're more than welcome.

If on the other hand you are coming here with a view to taking advantage of Brazilian children in any way, think twice. While in Brazil you are subject to ALL Brazilian laws, your Consulate is powerless to help you if you get arrested here and Brazilian prisons are absolute Hell holes, where the rest of the prisoners absolutely hate child abusers (Even thieves have some honor!). I don't think that the photo below is the kind of tourist destination you really want to check out, nor would you want to extend your stay here just to spend some time enjoying their wonderful lodgings! Just a word to the wise.



Cheers,
William James Woodward, EB Experts Team

Well actually, most don´t make it to the prison. Local population takes things in hands and lynch child abusers. Police generally arrives too late.

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP

The Brazilian government has just announced that anyone convicted of crimes related to child sexual abuse, pedophilia or child pornography will be barred from entering Brazil. Names will be cross-checked against computer records of the Federal Police and INTERPOL. This change in immigration laws will be in effect before the beginning of the World Cup. For those who require a visa to enter Brazil the Consulado-Geral do Brasil will deny visas for such convictions. For individuals who may enter Brazil under the Schengen Area Agreement or Visa Waiver Program their names will be checked at the point of entry and they will be refused entry and held in custody until they are placed on the next available flight back to their origin.

If you have a record for such crimes, best give up your plans for coming here to see the World Cup, you'll be wasting your time and money. Best stay home and watch the games on TV.

Cheers,
William James Woodward, EB Experts Team

The first case of a foreign tourist being refused entry to Brazilian national territory and deported since the new regulations went into effect on May 23, 2014 took place on Saturday, June 7th at Rio de Janeiro's Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Galeão).

An unidentified US citizen (photo below) who was convicted in the United States for a sexual offense against a minor under the age of 16 was refused entry and immediately deported back to the United States.



This will probably be just the first of many such deportations during the next month with the influx of tourists arriving because of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Cheers,
William James Woodward, EB Experts Team

Yep, he was received back in Miami yesterday and was in violation of his registration requirements. He also violated his parole - he now sits in a county jail.

On another note, three Canadians were deported back to Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary for a similar offense. The only difference is that they were deported from my field office in the US.

Great new on all counts Matt!!!! Let's hope that everybody keeps the pressure on!