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What about Canada? AI tells me: For a young single man with no college degree and no special skilled trade or job offer already arranged: Direct permanent residence from Brazil → Very low chance. Chance improves if he develops strong English (or French), gains experience in a skilled trade Canada needs, or invests in studying in Canada first. Overall, Canada is more open to economic immigration than the United States is right now for Brazilians, but it is still selective. Most people with his profile do not succeed in gaining permanent residence in Canada.

I connect enough with some GPs that, sooner or later (after I decline putting them on retainer), they tell me they hope I can somehow help them move to the USA. Today I just received another such plea on WhatsApp. Below is what I reply these days, and I'm sharing this in case you might find it useful: Since January 2026, the United States has completely stopped issuing permanent visas (green cards) to Brazilians at U.S. consulates in Brazil. Desde janeiro de 2026, os Estados Unidos pararam completamente de emitir vistos permanentes (green cards) para brasileiros nos consulados americanos no Brasil. But if more detail is needed, even without the current pause: What about the future? Even if green cards become available again, the standard rules remain very difficult for most Brazilians. An American friend cannot sponsor you simply because they are your friend. Friendship is not enough. The U.S. government only allows certain people to bring someone over to live permanently in the U.S.: A spouse who is a U.S. citizen (or sometimes a permanent resident) A parent or child who is a U.S. citizen (in specific situations) A U.S. company that wants to hire you and is willing to undertake a long, expensive legal process to sponsor you So, if someone tells you, "My American friend is going to help me move to the U.S.," that friend almost certainly cannot do so—unless you are married to them or share another close family relationship recognized by law. For a single young person with no American family and no special job offer, obtaining a green card will likely remain extremely difficult, even if the process opens up again. E no futuro? Mesmo que os green cards voltem a ser possíveis, as regras normais continuam muito difíceis para a maioria dos brasileiros. Um amigo americano não pode te patrocinar só porque ele é seu amigo. Amizade não é suficiente. O governo dos Estados Unidos só permite que certas pessoas tragam alguém para morar permanentemente nos EUA: Seu marido ou sua esposa que seja americano (ou às vezes residente permanente) Seu pai, mãe ou filho que seja americano (em situações específicas) Uma empresa nos Estados Unidos que queira te contratar e esteja disposta a fazer um processo legal longo e caro para te patrocinar Então, se alguém te disser “meu amigo americano vai me ajudar a me mudar para os EUA”, esse amigo quase certamente não consegue fazer isso, a não ser que você seja casado(a) com ele ou com ela, ou tenha outro parentesco próximo que a lei reconheça. Para um jovem solteiro sem família americana e sem uma oferta de emprego especial, conseguir um green card provavelmente vai continuar sendo extremamente difícil, mesmo se o processo abrir de novo.

Brazil's three states in the far south have the highest proportion of European ancestry. Santa Catarina: The "blondest" state has cities and towns in the "European Valley" (like Blumenau and Pomerode) that retain a strong German heritage where natural blond hair and light eyes are common compared to the rest of the country. But no GP saunas in Blumenau, Joinville, or Balneário Camboriú. Coastal Florianópolis used to have a GP sauna (but I don't recall blonds) or know if a GP sauna operates now. Paraná: Also features high European ancestry, mostly descended from Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, and some German immigrants. Curitiba still has a couple of GP saunas. At one I met a handsome blond jock 20 years ago, but only Mediterraneans in the years since. Rio Grande do Sul: Contains the highest absolute number of European Brazilians (and hits about 80%) but despite the many German settlers (north of Porto Alegre) and some Russians, most others were Portuguese (esp from the Azores!) and Italian. Porto Alegre has had at least one (and years ago, for a while, as many as three active GP saunas). The best were Plataforma and then Mezzanino; and now Lux. In the early 2000s Plataforma did have some GPs with light brown hair -- including one handsome German Jewish GP bottom from Gramado. Now GPs at Lux are mostly from the Mediterranean gene pool. I like Porto Alegre and hanging out in the upscale Moinhos de Vento neighborhood a few blocks from Lux, but don't expect GP blonds.

When I was there last year, the sauna had surprisingly little daily variation. As I mentioned people complained on the Saturday I was there because it seems slow. They were expecting Saturday to be a big day but it wasn't much different from other days. I also didn't notice much day to day change in the time pattern I discussed above in that excerpt you quoted. But my experience was one year ago so now maybe it's just a possible hint but not a blueprint for 2026.

Airalo eSIM works well and lets you avoid the hassle of physical SIM cards in Brazil. But, for the record, Android requires that a couple of manual settings (such as roaming turned on) be perfect. When I was away from Wi-Fi or forgot to turn on Wi-Fi, I've made the mistake of looking at too much Instagram, TikTok, or other vids and quickly eating up a huge chunk of the prepaid eSIM megabytes. Now I use Android settings to confine those apps to Wi-Fi only.

Thanks for the interesting shagalog. Was that handsome "blonde" in SP?

INFINITY HALL⁉️ According to your IG link, it's been open for just over a month. And it is conveniently located about two blocks from Lagoa (if the address I saw on one of the IG posts is correct). https://maps.app.goo.gl/7DfjHiiBUaK8VQYg7 This is news to me. Any reconnaissance to report?

Not exactly, but Brasileiros are perpetually horny... so stay in cruising mode. Always scan the situation, stay friendly, (if potential) crank it up to flirtatious, throw in a quick groin glance, adjust your crotch, add some casual touch (and more/longer if they reciprocate)... and you'll be surprised what can happen from time to time. At the rooftop pool at the Hotel Atlântico Copacabana a decade ago, by being insufficiently alert, I almost missed a handsome horny bi young dad whose kids were being watched by mom while he was looking to play and I was the only prospect around. Highlights of my first visit to Salvador were a taxi driver (who just kept the meter running to double his pleasure) and a hot guest from the interior who was staying at my hotel. Surveillance/cruising mode was key.

Puzzling. Python was always packed the three evenings I was there. And the bar was doing nonstop business. The GPs did not seem to be very busy, but I'd think the bar alone would have brought in tons of reals. It was a fairly large property, with even its own enclosed parking lot. So maybe the overhead with rent or mortgage was too high. I wonder if the neighbors were instrumental in Python's closing. The music was played at Brazil's usual absurd deafening levels and destroyed the tranquility of the residential area. Since lowering the volume was apparently inconceivable, maybe the outraged residents collaborated to pressure the authorities to shut it down? Months ago residents started posting plenty of complaints online.

I confess I have never recruited online in Brazil. I have used online in Warsaw ($) recently and (no $) in Taipei, Kuwait, Yangon, Amman, Bali, and a few other miscellaneous places a decade or more ago. In Brazil, I never felt the need to gamble online given so many opportunities to gauge the actual chemistry in person at the amazing saunas -- as well as the occasional Uber/taxi driver, street meet, cinema guy, hotel worker, or flight attendant (once on Azul). I have friends who often hit the jackpot online in Brazil, especially in places where a Brit, Yank, etc. is a bit more of a novelty (e.g, BH, Goiânia). But not me... yet.

Maybe. Confidence is key. But with the few who do counter with a lot more, just smile, say "outro dia," and start to move away. Most will say "OK OK OK." Of course this is all situational factoring in supply and demand, and your intensity of lust.

I was there last month too, but I never asked "their price." Of course they will always go high if you ask. I always state 150 or 200 confidently, and 9 out of 10 do not hesitate to continue walking upstairs.

Going back to your original question. Yes, this is consistent with my info and experience. Wish I could credit the unknown person who made this grid a while back, but I still find it useful.

I was Porto Alegre last July and again in December (first two weeks) and FloridaRob succinctly nails it. But, Sauna Lux varies more from week to week than any GP sauna in Brazil that I know. In December, the hot, young (18-20), northern Italianish GPs from July had vanished. But a new handsome, fresh, eager, untatted, 19yo GP of German descent more than took their place in my daily cabin. One day in December, out of the blue, three or four still handsome guys who worked at Lux back when it was Plataforma (15-20 years ago) showed up. I went with a couple for old time's sake. Thursday seemed to be especially popular. Sunday was surprisingly slow. About 8-12 older local men sit and drink for hours in the smoking area. Many come every night. I do not remember seeing any of them ever going to a cabin. Other local clients arrive, pick their GP, and soon head back to their wives I suppose. The steam room can randomly be quite a scene. One night a few weeks ago before closing, I watched through the steam as a two muscular GP tops sandwiched and pounded a horny twink GP. They all needed badly to get off. I don't think they realized I was there. Yes, sadly, Mezzaninu is absolutely totally gone. One more observation: I like variety and do not need a large selection of GPs from a specific niche (e.g., minimum inches, height, skin shade, BMI, musculature, tats). I think those who do, like most of my more focused friends, are better off sticking with the larger saunas in Rio and SP. But I still like the unpredictable, cozy scene in Porto Alegre where I always have fun.

Brilliant phrase. Just so. Ranges all the way from "WTF was I thinking" to "let's go pick out rings." As well as, "wish he had not turned on that bright light now." Plus, "sorry, no WhatsApp."

Yes, that's his photo (a good one). He is indeed reasonably handsome, but he has a certain gravitas (without being arrogant) that sets him apart. Promotions of his book describe him as a former rentboy. However he had not retired as of July when I was with him at Lagoa. My impression is that he slips in once a week, quickly makes a single hook up for 300 (including gozo), then exits immediately. So it's quite possible to have missed him.

Honestly, I was hoping this might generate some sales with this audience, especially since it's so inexpensive! The young man went to a lot of trouble to do this. I'd feel guilty skimming off the juicy parts just for a few posts here. Maybe I should have waited until the English language version comes out in a month or two.

Update: Goal is to have an English translation on Amazon in the next several months.

He really did it. It was not just a fantasy. The handsome GP at Lagoa was telling me the truth in July when he said he had finished an autobiographical book that would be sold on Amazon by December. It is only $6 on Kindle (Portuguese only): Amazon link. Not very long but I think it qualifies as a book. I just got to the part where he was raped at 12 and thrown out of the house for marijuana at 14. I have not yet read about his interactions with clients! The prose is somewhat florid, but I'm not going to nitpick. Anyway, I thought some of you might find this unusual product worth checking out for a mere $6.

I received a DM from another guy who visits Jeri often and said he had similar experiences. So, yes, maybe the lack of competition and desperate clients allows him to score 800 sometimes. And of course he may just not be into it and figures he needs a premium price to suffer through the indignity! ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Yes — United States citizens can legally buy property in Brazil, including apartments, houses, land, and even commercial real estate. Apparently you can't buy rural property especially near the border, but I doubt you were looking for a farm way out in the country. More details are summarized here: https://chatgpt.com/share/68fcc67f-e714-8010-9fcd-e658f0c6c5f9

Check out these websites (all needing the browser translator: VivaReal (vivareal.com.br) Zap Imóveis (zapimoveis.com.br) Imovelweb (imovelweb.com.br) OLX Imóveis (olx.com.br/imoveis) Quinto Andar (quintoandar.com.br) Chaves na Mão (chavesnamao.com.br)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33p7vvyp2zo The BBC just reported that the UK Foreign Office now warns of the risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or tainted alcoholic drinks in 16 countries: Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Laos,Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Fiji, Turkey, Russia, and Japan. After the news we cited above regarding this problem in Brazil, curious that it is conspicuously missing from the UK list. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

You are not alone. Agree completely.

Good exercise, good food, good drinks, and great sex! Wonderful to hear you had an excellent upbeat day in Sao Paulo. Me? Along with visiting other countries, I spend a couple of months every winter and a couple of months every summer in various cities and towns in Brazil -- but two weeks maximum in any one place. I have to have variety -- in cities and in saunas. In contrast, I have friends who have lived happily in Rio for a decade and have the same stable of studs year after year. Definitely not for me but good for them.