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São Paulo
Brazil
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Population: 12.3 million
Brazil's economic powerhouse and Latin America's largest city. High crime with armed robberies common. Safe areas like Itaim Bibi and Jardins are more protected.
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190 (police), 192 (ambulance)
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Current Safety Score
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34
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Extreme risk across several categories. Most governments advise against all travel.
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