How are gypsies viewed in Brazil?

Some stereotypes that I've heard: Hijackers of children - People think gypsies just take children away when their parents are not paying attention to them, something a la Boogieman. Thieves - People think they steal things. Con artists - A group of nomad-like people full of tricks in order to get your money. read more

Hijackers of children - People think gypsies just take children away when their parents are not paying attention to them, something a la Boogieman. 2. Thieves - People think they steal things. read more

Today, few Gypsies are still nomadic in Brazil. According to the 2010 Census data from the IBGE, there are about 800,000 Gypsies in the country. The Gypsy camps in the country were officially mapped for the first time. read more

The 2011 estimate for Brazilian ciganos is about 800,000, or 0.41% of the country's population; there are concerns in Brazil about lack of public policy directed at this segment of the population. The Special Secretariat for the Promotion of Racial Equality estimates the number of "ciganos" (gypsies) in Brazil at 800,000 (2011). read more