u/EdgewaterJCT

I am an American with Brazilian family and B1 Portuguese level on the verge of retirement. I went to Portugal and love Porto. I think Porto is incredible physically, but the populace is somnambulant, real estate is outrageous, getting a residential visa for Portugal is difficult, and Chega is a looming threat. Otherwise, it's a dream place for me.

I am also thinking that Porto Alegre might be a Brazilian analog to Porto. I have family in Porto Alegre and Minas Gerais. I've spent several months in Rio. But I am worried that the high level of Bolsonaroism in the south could be a problem. If Bolsonaro's son wins in the 2026 election, I think I have no place in Brazil and will have to look elsewhere. Is racism against blacks worse in Porto Alegre than Rio?

Does anyone have other advice/suggestions?

Recently went to Brazil and I was so fascinated by this Metro station (Cardeal Arcoverde in Copacabana) that I had to make a video showing what it's like to get down to the platform area. Amazing...