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Elon Musk Arrived in Brazil This Friday (05/20) and Discussed Connectivity and Amazon-Related Issues with President Jair Bolsonaro
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, is in Brazil with a packed agenda involving business meetings, agreements, and discussions on important topics such as the Amazon and Connectivity with major entrepreneurs. He landed at Catarina Airport in São Roque (SP) around 9 AM and headed to the city of Porto Feliz, in the interior of São Paulo, for a meeting with the president of the republic, Jair Bolsonaro.
During the meeting, Bolsonaro did not hold back his praise for the entrepreneur and referred to him as the “myth of freedom,” referencing the billionaire’s negotiations to purchase Twitter in favor of freedom of expression. At the event on this Friday (20), the billionaire discussed the arrival of Starlink in the Amazon region and how this revolutionary internet will facilitate the monitoring of the Amazon and bring connectivity to hard-to-reach areas.
Check Out the Government’s Statements About Today’s Meeting (05/20/2022) with Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s Agenda Will Include Meetings with Major Brazilian Entrepreneurs Such as Flávio Rocha and André Esteves: See the Complete List
However, although the focus of Elon Musk’s visit to Brazil is discussing topics related to the Amazon and connectivity, during the meeting with Bolsonaro, his agenda still includes other meetings with major entrepreneurs. According to columnist Lauro Jardim and the Valor Econômico portal, the billionaire is expected to meet with 13 national entrepreneurs in the coming days. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Fasano Boa Vista hotel in the interior of São Paulo during lunch. Check out the list and a brief description of who will be present:
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André Esteves
With an estimated fortune of over 8 billion dollars, André Esteves (53) holds the position of chairman and senior partner at BTG Pactual. In addition, he is a member of the board of Conservation International and considered a philanthropic entrepreneur.
Alberto Leite
Alberto Leite serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the holding FS, which operates in various technology segments, including Cloud Computing and Information Security. He has previously been featured on Forbes’ list of CEOs under 40 years old in previous years.
Ricardo Faria
According to Exame magazine, entrepreneur and owner of Granja Faria, Ricardo Faria is likely the largest individual landowner in the country. He has already generated over R$ 2 billion in the field and oversees more than 120,000 hectares of crops.
Zeco Auriemo (José Auriemo Neto) Also Meets with Elon Musk
Taking over the family business at the age of 27, Zeco Auriemo is now the Chairman of JHSF, a holding company that operates in four main segments: shopping malls, corporations, hotels, and restaurants, with a registered brand of Fasano.
Flávio Rocha
This major Brazilian billionaire was CEO for 10 years of the Guararapes group, responsible for the chains Riachuelo, Confecções Guararapes, Midway Financeira, Transportadora Casa Verde, and Shopping Midway Mall. He has previously served as a federal deputy for Rio Grande do Norte and will also be with Elon Musk.
Carlos Sanchez
With an estimated fortune of over R$ 14 billion, Carlos Sanchez is the owner and president of the NC group, resulting from the growth of the EMS company. The company is one of the largest pharmaceutical corporations in Latin America, a result of long-term investment.
Rubens Ometto Silveira Melo
Rubens Ometto Silveira Melo has an estimated fortune of R$ 46 billion and is the chairman of the board of Cosan, Raízen, and Comgás. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo and was the first sugar producer to invest in the stock market in Brazil.
Rubens Menin
Executive Rubens Menin has an estimated fortune of over R$ 18 billion and is the co-founder and CEO of construction company MRV. Considered by many a “hidden billionaire,” he brought CNN to the country, launched as CNN Brazil in 2019.
Carlos Fonseca
Carlos Fonseca is a billionaire and partner at Galapagos Capital, which seeks financial solutions for the national market. He has a successful career, with major achievements recorded within the companies C6 Bank and Stone.
It is noted that the list of major entrepreneurs contains many names linked to the telecommunications sector. Experts say this may be directly related to Elon Musk’s interests regarding the Starlink project for Brazil.
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