@Bh_sarah Boa tarde
My fiance was able to pay last night, so it might take 2-3 days for me to be able to schedule the interview.
And as for safety in Rio, there is definitely a feeling that one needs to take precaution. I have felt the the same in Mexico City and Beirut, Lebanon as well. I think Beirut may be safer but Brasil, Mexico, and the US seem pretty comparable in terms of safety.