I've just watched the evening news and found out the attacks in Rio by the organized crime are all over the internartional press. So, just in case anyone out there is worried, I am fine and so are all my friends. Around twenty people died in Rio, and the city is a bit chaotic right now, but I hope all will be well soon (before New Year's Eve).
I'm in São Paulo, so I don't know for certain all that is going on over there. I'll keep you posted of any news, though.
On a side note, Christmas was great, and now for New Year's Eve. *grins*