Ivan Bahia
@ixke
Belgian expat in Brazil
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Salvador da Bahia
Speaks French, Dutch, English, German, Portuguese
Registration: 13 October 2011
Activity
Entrepreneurs in Brazil : how does the crisis impact your work by Loïc
Hello everyone, As the world comes to a halt, we wanted to hear from the entrepreneurs in Brazil. While new challenges arise from the current context, we think this is a good time to share your story, especially if you are a business owner in ...
Travel business here in Salvador da Bahia is completely down. No travelers = no income Same as for many other businesses I suppose Read More
Safety in Brazil by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Brazil? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Living in Bahia for a decade now, 6 years in Salvador. Security ? NO way. The level of unsecurity no worse than other countries ? Really ? REALLY ?? Look at Brazilian television, programs like 'Cidade Alerta' and ... come again. Even if I am ... Read More
Brazil's Public Healthcare System - A System in Crisis by James
SUS - Sistema Unica de Saúde is a system that has long been in crisis. When such vast sums of money have been pumped into the system one might ask, why? In most cases the funds and projects are mismanaged in the extreme. You needn't look too far to ...
@ wjwoodward I am sorry woodward, in no way I was trying to offend you my friend ;-) I was just speaking about my experiences here in Salvador AND the Recôncavo, and although those experiences might not be perfect I have less to no reason for ... Read More
Brazil's Public Healthcare System - A System in Crisis by James
SUS - Sistema Unica de Saúde is a system that has long been in crisis. When such vast sums of money have been pumped into the system one might ask, why? In most cases the funds and projects are mismanaged in the extreme. You needn't look too far to ...
On the other hand ... I am originally from Belgium and living in Bahia for many years now. The system may not be perfect but is accessible for anybody without having to pay 1 centavo ... In Belgium one would never think even 1 second to get ... Read More