Very true observations. I am little bit worried that I will just HAVE to return to Chile for the umpteenth time soon to get a new visa as my passport expires in just about two years.
I anticipated, however, the argument regarding undocumented immigration and asylum-seeking status for many foreigners. Trust when I say that honestly, Brazil is not lacking in foreign capital investment....can we say Europe? Geez, we can barely get enough people in America to even learn a foreign language like Spanish--I have little doubt that Portuguese holds an equitable level of interest. More and more countries are participating in the "visa-upon-arrival" process which (other than standing in seemingly interminable queues) to me are a good thing. I have enjoyed obtaining my tourist visa at the airports in Istanbul and Dubai. If only Russia would adopt it then I would be extremely happy.