Read Mr Sharkey's blog mentioned in the previous link. State is doing
nothing to aid the pilots in this matter. State is too concerned with
alienating the new Brazilian government to protect US citizens.

Bob Fry wrote:

"BS" == Blueskies writes:


BS This should
BS definitely be something that the state dept should be heavily
BS involved in, but not a word from them as far as I know.

"State" should be doing all kinds of things in many problem areas of
the world...but look at their record the last 6 years. Why should
their leadership suddenly become competent on this issue?