When watching news in Brazilian TV channels, there are always crime reporting. Everyday there are murders and robbery. As a matter of fact, a bar was robbed and bartender shot yesterday in Limeira where we are staying.
When in São Paulo, we have to roll up all the car windows and lock all doors. In some cities, cars are allowed going thru red traffic lights after 7pm.
In Brazil, the most widespread form of gated community is called "condomínio fechado" (closed housing estate) and is the object of desire of the upper classes. Such a place is a small town with its own infrastructure (backup power supply, sanitation, and security guards). The purpose of such a community is to protect its residents from outside violence.
When in São Paulo, we have to roll up all the car windows and lock all doors. In some cities, cars are allowed going thru red traffic lights after 7pm.
In Brazil, the most widespread form of gated community is called "condomínio fechado" (closed housing estate) and is the object of desire of the upper classes. Such a place is a small town with its own infrastructure (backup power supply, sanitation, and security guards). The purpose of such a community is to protect its residents from outside violence.
Like in Hong Kong, high rise buildings have its own security.
Individual houses are mostly high walled with deterrence features such as electric wires, broken glasses on top of walls.
Welcome to Alphaville—a gated community of over 20,000 residences in the suburbs of São Paulo.
When it comes to peace of mind, Canada is heaven.
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