by Torrente Sun Dec 24, 2006 6:38 pm
Brasil would be a great choice. I lived there for several years and although it is certainly dangerous, people tend to exagerate how bad it is. It should also be noted that since so called Lula became president, things have started going in the right direction as far as government corruption and social programs. He recently got reelected and there's hope that he will continue improving the country till 2010 and that his successor will continue the same trend.
Colombia is a completely different deal though.That country is a virtual battlefield. I'm sure that there are some safe parts over there, but have no doubt that if the WC is held there, you will have an average of at least 10 kidnappings per day by all the guerrilas. I have several Colombian friends and most of them are actually scared to visit the country.
Not to mention, most players will be very reluctant to play there. When the Copa America was held there around 5 years ago, all the teams sent their reserves to play. The tournament was a big joke that of course, Colombia ended up winning because they were the only country that took their actual starting XI.