"At the same time, Brazil's economy was starting to surge, and as COSTS IN BRAZIL SOARED, the United States and its depressed real estate prices made it the LAND OF OPPORTUNITY. âThe prices here are really cheap now,â said Luciano. âIf you look for the same type of unit to spend a vacation in Brazil, in a place like Rio, it's DOUBLE THE PRICE. If you go to Rio de Janeiro, you have PROBLEMS EVERYWHERE. You have ALL THE VIOLENCE. Here, no problems, no violence. You can do whatever you want. You do a nice investment and spend your vacation at the same time.â No wonder they are coming here. With high prices and violence in Brazil, who would want to be there? LOL The USA is the Land of Opportunity!