The Meb Faber Show · Friday, September 25, 2026
David Iben, who has visited 108 countries, reported that his recent two-month research trip to Brazil involved no crime or pickpocketing incidents among his group of over 20 people. He suggests this experience contrasts with common perceptions of crime in the country and that Brazil currently offers significant bargains for investors.
“You travel though, like you spend a lot of time on the road, you almost like HQ de-camp every year. What's been on the passport in the last year or two? So, uh, three weeks ago, got back from Brazil, where we spent the summer doing research.”
“Perfect timing. You know, everyone's worried about what about the crime. I think we had 20-something people there for a couple months. No crime, no pickpockets, nothing. And so, uh, a little different than what we're led to believe.”
“And a lot of bargains.”