South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Economic crisis, illegal immigration crackdown spurs exodus

Pompano Beach — Every morning, Vanderlei stands for five hours outside a Brazilian bakery waiting for construction work. It’s slim pickings these days. Just last week, he went four days without one offer. — During the real estate boom, Vanderlei, and nearly 100 other Brazilian day laborers like him, could count on contractors picking them up for work on a daily basis.

It’s a big sacrifice to be here and not be making any money,” said Vanderlei, whose full name is not being used because of his undocumented status. “The first time I came here it was good, now it’s tragic.”
Vanderlei is giving up. He plans to return to Brazil in December. HERE