百晓网粉丝：I want to do cross-border e-commerce in Latin America. Is it safe in Brazil? Which city is more suitable for setting up a local company?

Founder of Anjun Logistics, Fang Ke: 75% of packages in Brazil are in the seven southern states, namely São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais, which account for over 50%. If you want to come to Brazil, I suggest starting with São Paulo because it handles 24% to 27% of the cargo. Also, Brazil's industrial belts are mainly concentrated in the south, with minimal presence in the north. São Paulo and its surrounding areas, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro have some sources of goods, while other places do not.

When considering business, the first thing to consider is how goods will arrive. If goods come from China, they need to enter through ports. Transporting goods from the north to the south is not cost-effective due to high logistics costs.

Secondly, regarding safety, São Paulo is relatively good in this regard. Rio de Janeiro has been experiencing unrest lately, but it's confined to specific areas. As long as you avoid high-risk areas, you should be fine. In Brazil, safety is something to be cautious about. Avoid carrying your phone in hand and avoid being alone after 5 p.m. as many shops close, and there may be more homeless people on the streets. It's advisable to rent or live in affluent areas and steer clear of slums as they are often controlled by different organizations, especially in Rio de Janeiro, where conflicts between factions can occur and may harm innocent bystanders.

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