So I was reviewing some local news last night and came across a very tragic story - a couple was driving home from the shopping center after purchasing clothes and things for the bedroom of the baby girl they were expecting in a couple of months. They were in the Zona Norte, and they were hijacked, the wife was shot as she tried to exit the vehicle, and killed. Through some sort of emergency c-section the baby was saved, but at 28 weeks it is touch and go as to the baby's survival. What a horrible story! To read the full (Portuguese) story click here.
As a sidenote, being pregnant I have been slightly less concerned with something happening to me as I figure it's a bit of a security blanket and people will not mess with me, rather would have more compassion. Clearly this was not a fair or good assumption to make. Note that this has not meant I've been taking any extra chances, rather just a matter of feelings. Also good to note - many victims of random violence in Rio are not "targeted" so much as they are bystanders.
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