José Soplanucas

Plus, my life experience has taught me to distrust police and government narratives. He is still an alleged murderer.

@d.anders There is a paywall. Would you copy and paste, please?

Let me add a little more info about the opportunity I am recommending in my OP. I met Patrick during my last visit to Rio de Janeiro, where I spent an entire month. Thanks to @floridarob's mediation, I met @jjlucky, an American expat living in Rio with deep knowledge and lived experience of Brazilian culture, particularly the realities of Brazil’s most disadvantaged communities. Patrick is his boyfriend. Through Akita, I also met a small group of foreigners who gravitate around him. These were not the kind of gringos who come to Brazil to benefit from lower prices while lecturing locals on how to improve their lives from a position of entitlement and supposed civilized superiority. These were men genuinely in love with Brazil, learning the language, immersing themselves in the culture, and engaging with the country respectfully. They were aware of social and economic shortcomings and involved in efforts to improve local living conditions, but from a place of empathy and genuine care and human empathy, not condescension. As a Latin American myself, I am particularly sensitive to this distinction. Patrick is a 30 y.o. former GP and a cria: born and raised in a favela. When he was born, Vidigal had not yet been pacified, and he lived through its transformation from a violent, insecure neighborhood into the cultural powerhouse it is becoming today. I felt an immediate affection for him. The enthusiasm and warmth with which he spoke about his life and his dreams were deeply moving. Unlike many young and not so young people, he does not dream of wealth for its own sake, but of creating projects that can improve life in Vidigal. Although he now lives in a comfortable apartment in Copacabana, his heart and soul have never left the morro above Leblon. Patrick does concrete things. Last December, he organized a fundraiser to buy gifts for children in the favela. When I visited in August, he was networking and raising funds to open a restaurant in Vidigal, serving popular Brazilian food and employing people from the community. Because of this project, Patrick invited me and a few other non-Brazilian friends to visit his former neighborhood. We did not take an Uber or an air-conditioned bus. Instead, we waited, as Vidigal residents do, for a spot in one of the minivans that carry workers up the hill in the afternoon and down to their jobs in the morning. In our van, foreigners were a small minority. As we climbed the morro, Patrick would jump from one side to the other, pointing out landmarks from his life and strategic spots offering privileged views of the city. He seemed to know and love everyone, and everyone seemed to know and love him. This was not a tour, but a visit to the places where he imagined building his restaurant. Still, I believe the experience offered me a glimpse of what became Patrick’s next dream, one far more achievable than his previous one. I share again the same info shared before by @jjlucky: Everything is available in this IG address I shared in my OP and that share here again: https://www.instagram.com/tpk_008/ This has nothing to do with sex work, or any kind of exploitation. This has to do on one hand with sharing with you a unique opportunity to have a learning experience that may educate you and radically change your preconceptions about the people from the favelas. On the other hand, this also has to do with supporting a community business run by people from Vidigal, with and for people from Vidigal. This effort could be part of a renaissance for this community similar to what many of us admired in Comuna 13 in Medellín.

That would be a good point if it were true. I invite you to read the info shared by another poster. Ultimately, if we are concerned about poverty in favelas or anywhere else, we could support the local businesses and drop some of our extra dollars. This is organized by favela inhabitants, in their own benefit. I still hope to see you in Rio, Lucky.

Ignore the trolls. This is a great experience.

I guess you all have heard about Vidigal, a favela next to Leblon that used to be dangerous many years ago. It has been gentrified for a long time now, you can even find Airbnbs at 1K USD per month. Besides keeping many traces of its interesting history, there are a few bars and restaurants at the top that deliver an amazing view (check the pictures I took last August). This post is to let you know that a friend of mine, who used to live there, is now working as a guide. His name is Patrick and this is his Instagram: Patrick Ptk (@tpk_008) • Instagram photos and videos WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM 405 Followers, 1,462 Following, 18 Posts - Patrick Ptk (@tpk_008) on Instagram: "' palavras. vale mais que Atitudes ❤ #jornalista #empresario" I recommend him with no hesitation. Patrick is knowledgeable, fun, and will deliver an authentic and safe Vidigal experience. He is still working on his English, but language will not be an obstacle to enjoy his personal charm and this beautiful Carioca location. Contact him if you want to learn about the life in a favela and enjoy amazing views.

LOL. I think so. What I find interesting is that many seem to believe it is true.

LPSG. Allegedly, from a trans inmate who had access to Luigi.

Of course, from LPSG

Thank you. Medellin is much, much better than Bogota. To start, you will not suffer soroche. The way urban planners have integrated nature and human habitat is admirable. The city culture is thriving. Paisas are the most kind and civil people I have ever been exposed too (I've never been to SE Asia). I am not a fan of the local food, but there is a wide diversity of options. Men and women are beautiful and amazing in bed. The only reason I did not choose Medellin to settle is that they are far from the ocean.

I do not remember who my first hire was. Back in the 80s, I used to cruise Avda Santa Fe and calle Lavalle in Buenos Aires, and sometimes hire street hustlers to take to my place. I cannot recall who the first one was. I do remember my first hire from an agency. When I turned 30 (1992), I called one of the agencies that advertised in Clarín, the main local newspaper. In their Classifieds section they had a chapter for "personal services", the back then famous "Rubro 59". There, gay and straight agencies and individuals would advertise escorting services. I called (remember, 1993 is before Internet and smart phones) one of the agencies, and provided them with a detailed description of what I was looking for. First, they sent me a guy I did not find attractive. I paid him for his transportation, and called back the agency with adjustments to my description. This process repeated three times, until the fourth escort turned me on and provided me with an outstanding experience.

Medellín offers much more than sex. If you are curious, I advise you to check the thread I linked in the OP.

Fercho provides services in Medellín, not in Bogotá. I do not tip providers. 190K is what you pay to Fercho. The sex worker actually receives only 100K. The rest of the fee goes to pay for the hotel (that includes private security) and for Fercho's intermediation.

Porn business is going down for everyone. I expect to see more "stars" posting in RM.

Prostitution is legal in Colombia for consenting adults. Thank you for your concern.

LOL. You definitely DID NOT go out of topic. I was drooling for the younger boy, but this man is super fuckable.

Have you guys seen this comercial? I had almost forgotten how much I used to love her back in the 80s, but I think I am having a revival.

LOL. From LPSG as usual.

I do not think you are interested in this, but I did meet him in Rio a few years ago, when he was starting his porn career. I did not hire him, he does not turn me on. However, I can tell he is a shy and sweet young man behind the cameras, and I understand he is honest and reliable. But I have no idea about his escorting service's quality.

FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!!!!

I think this image, also taken from LPSG, is more appropriated for this thread.

LOL

You know where I found this one.

Summary of my experience at "Casa Fercho" THE FAMOUS CASA FERCHO SOPLA.SUBSTACK.COM If you’ve traveled to Medellín, chances are you’ve heard about Casa Fercho’s services. In this piece, I share my experience. If you want to practice your Spanish: LA FAMOSA CASA FERCHO SOPLA.SUBSTACK.COM Si has viajado a Medellín, seguramente has oído hablar de los servicios de Casa Fercho. En esta nota comparto mi experiencia.

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