Brazil

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Brazilian Buzz: From Indigenous Nuts to Olympic Surfers and Mega Companies

Ambev - Anheuser-Busch InBev Group - Brazil - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Cultural heritage - Indigenous markets - Olympic surfers - Renewable energy - Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple - Solar farms - Wai Wai - Wind farms

Discover the vibrant world of Brazil from indigenous Wai Wai nuts to Olympic surfers and booming companies!

Brazil is a land of diverse wonders, from the deep-rooted traditions of the Indigenous Wai Wai people seeking markets for their beloved Brazil nuts, to the rising stars of Olympic surfing dominating the waves. The Wai Wai community, deeply intertwined with the Amazon rainforest, is on a quest to market their nuts directly, bypassing middlemen to preserve their culture and heritage.

On the coastal shores, Brazil's Olympic surfers are making waves, with the renowned 'Brazilian storm' hitting the surfing scene. Surf instructor Nelter Macedo Poge praises Brazil's surfers, highlighting their readiness for the Olympics and the country's growing influence in the sport.

Breaking ground in the spiritual realm, the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple signifies the continuous growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil. The temple's construction marks a significant milestone in the religious landscape of the region, reflecting the community's strong faith and dedication.

In the corporate arena, Brazil boasts giants like Ambev, a leading brewing company now part of the Anheuser-Busch InBev Group. Famed for its production of beer and soft drinks, Ambev is a symbol of Brazil's thriving business ecosystem, contributing to the country's economic prowess and global presence.

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Indigenous Wai Wai seek markets for Brazil nuts without middlemen (Mongabay.com)

Brazilian nuts are embedded in the culture of the Wai Wai people, who live across the forested interiors of northern Brazil and neighboring Guyana.

Meet Brazil's beloved Olympic surfers (NPR)

KAHN: "Brazil is dominating. It's the Brazilian storm," says 62-year-old surf instructor Nelter Macedo Poge. "They're ready for the Olympics," he adds. Surfing ...

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Ground broken for Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple (Church News)

The Church News's mission is to record the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ministry of its leaders. Learn more.

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5 Largest Companies in Brazil | Built In (Built In)

Ambev is a Brazilian brewing company that's now part of the Anheuser-Busch InBev Group. The company is known for producing beer and soft drinks through its ...

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As wind, solar farms expand in Brazil, space for traditional ... (Mongabay.com)

A study published in Nature Sustainability shows that large swaths of land occupied by traditional communities in northeastern Brazil are being privatized ...

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