Brazil Transportation - note

Transportation - note: the International Maritime Bureau reports that the territorial and offshore waters in the Atlantic Ocean remain a significant risk for piracy and armed robbery against ships; 2010 saw an 80% increase in attacks over 2009; numerous commercial vessels were attacked and hijacked both at anchor and while underway; crews were robbed and stores or cargoes stolen

Definition: This entry includes miscellaneous transportation information of significance not included elsewhere.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013