Brazil: Sao Paulo State’s Southern Beach Towns See Upswing in Gang Murders

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | April 28th, 2010 | Trackback

The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo reported that since April 18, 13 murders occurred in the beach neighborhoods of Praia Grande, Santos, Sao Vicente and Guaruja on the southern coast of Sao Paulo state. Local police were among the victims of what appeared to be gang-related violence. Because of the possibility of more incidents, the consulate recommends that travelers avoid these regions until further notice.

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