The knock on effect is how do the poor survive and find the extra money to pay for the price increases? While many no doubt try to make ends meet honestly, how many will turn to crime? Since last Christmas crime in the locality where I live has rocketed and every night thieves looking for places and people to rob. The cost of living may well be the last straw for many who live on the margins of society who cannot get jobs or are unemployable they have not had good education or training. Unless the Government in Brazil come to grips with what is happening - Then it looks like the future will be one of increased violence and robbery. Even those who think they are safe in condominiums - can think again.....its not even safe if staff on the gate let the theives in.
Regards
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Originally Posted by Dotty
The cost of living in Brasil has increased dramatically along with people borrowing money they do not actually have which is increasing personal debt and future hardship.
Cars at present in Brasil are the most expensive in the world with costs at least 40% higher than other countries and the largest pile of court cases against non payment of cars are in the judges offices.
Food prices have sky-rocketed to about 200% more expensive than 2 yrs ago and overpricing does not look as though it will be reduced in the near future.
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