I want to travel to Brazil too. Mainly because of its wonderful wholesome image.

Brazil want to keep their whores for themselves, as prostitution is not illegal.
And the same is for sexual exploitation of children, even if illegal as per Brazilian laws.

Prohibiting foreign sex tourism that way means only that you are afraid that PRICES will go UP and so locals can still afford with the LOW PRICES Brazilian whores ask.

Strange. Isnt it.
Because anyway, many Brazilian prositutes leave the country ba themselves to "work" in a developed country where they can make far more money.

Pretending that what I say is not true would be a simple lie.
But it would be doubtful that prositutes from a developed country will go working in Brazil for obvious reason.

Wow Brazil is trying to dispel 'Whorehouse'image? Has it suddenly woken up?

Wasn't this part and parcel of the portugese elite and its exploitation of its citizens? Has Brazil even taken notice of residing ex-pats who have boasted that Brazil is sold on Sun, Sea and SEX - they are not interested in the social issues.Thanks Brazil, what a recipe for social development?

I commend the government for addressing these issues but isn't the damage already done?

Surely there has to be more to Brazil than its voluptuous whores, rentboys and shemales, isn't there?

Why does it always appear that Brazil has built a country, but not a nation! Strange....

You only have to ask one question, or give one suggestion. If they want to change this image so desperately, WHY DON'T THEY MAKE PROSTITUTION ILLEGAL?????

These "areas" and "clubs" where prostition is the principle product and service being offered are well-known in ALL cities here. Why don't they go and shut these places down?

What is wrong with so called 'sex tourism'? If any countries have problems it is most likely the repressive English speaking countries with their over repressive ideas about sex that are spreading around the world through collective consensus and globalizaition.

There are really three issues here.
1. In Brazil, voting is allowed at 16 although not cumpulsory. How can it be that people have the maturity to vote at 16 but cannot have sex with adults at 16. Making the age limit consistant at 16 would solve a great deal of that problem.
2. The Globe, along with the never ending influence of the NGO interlopers and parasites would have one believe that Brasil is fecundated with 9 year old's from North to South selling themselves at R1.99. If that be the case then all single bars should be closed as well because their are a cdertain amount of rapes that take place every year. However I believe that the reality is that the NGO's as well as the media make their money from scandal and other people's misey, often creati ng a problem where there isn't one. No scandal, no 98% profits, and what 'child, adolescent, or woman' has not been abused when it comes to an NGO?
With all the hyperbole, it is hard to find positive action to alleviate the economic disparities of those in the poorer realms while the NGO's line their pockets.

3. Mssrs. Costa and Guia would be better to extol the virtues of tourism in Brasil which is multifaceted, rather then pound the ugliness of a continual witch-hunt and trying to be more puritan then the US. This campaign may impress certain NGO's and the UN but makes Brasil which is one of the greatest countries in the world look mighty ugly. By the way, negative advertising is still advertising and does more to promote the cause that p**atively it purports to stop.

We're talking about a balance here not being puritanical.

If Brazil wants to sell itself on SEX, why not change the name of the capital to Brac**k or Brazc**k - like Bangc**k in Thailand or something?

Sure SEX is ok but it seems to be in excess here, unregulated, and lets not forget about the rampant rise in Aids and other transmitted diseases.

Effective Tourism is about promoting an all round balance of a country, incorporating all areas - where one can get a vivid picture of what that country is all about, or has to offer.

error, or what it has to offer

So where are the offers?

Yea I missed that - good question. Could be discounted vouchers for this proposed Disney Land?

"This campaign may impress certain NGO's and the UN but makes Brasil which is one of the greatest countries in the world look mighty ugly."

It shows a reality that certainly exists here in Brazil!

Prostitution is EVERYWHERE! I've been in 15 countries in my lifetime, and have NEVER seen anything close to brazil in the sheer numbers of prostitutes. This problem goes much deeper, lack of investment in education, lack of opportunities, lack of a livable wage.

Believe me, when I'm with my 6 year old daughter and she asks what all those women on the side of the street scantilly dressed waving down cars are doing, I get embarrassed. It's an embarrasing situation for everyone involved.

If Brazil gaves the girls the opportunity to get an education, and the opportunity to earn a livable wage, you can bet your ass that 80% of them wouldn't be selling their asses!

Thats a good point mate what can I say to that? I agree with what you've said but it could be controlled though?

controlled? Would be a huge task, requiring a LOT of money from the gov't., gov't. programs and enforcement of them. In my 10 years of experiece here in brazil, it would be hard for me to imagine....unfortunately.

That's a shame but couldn't the government scale it down and get them to do something else worthwhile?

Are you mad, or something? They're tarts. That's what they do. They like it.

Brazil is the sexiest country on earth. Sex is a commodity here. That is normal here. People here are comfortable with this. Don't come here if you don't like it. I like it. This is a sex positive country. Brazil leads the way!