Forbes magazine annually publishes a list of the richest people in Brazil. In 2023, this list saw significant changes, including new names and some familiar figures. Here are the top 3 richest individuals:
1. The Safra family, led by David Safra, is in first place, inheriting their fortune from the late Joseph Safra, primarily from Swiss bank J. Safra and other holdings. Their wealth is substantial.
2. Marcel Hermantelis, with connections to the brewery industry, ranks second with a substantial fortune.
3. Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook (now Meta) and venture capitalist, is in third place.
The list also featured other notable figures like Alexandre Behring, Carlos Alberto Sicupira, and André Esteves, who made significant gains. However, some familiar names like Jorge Neval Malson and Walter Moraes Sales Júnior left the top 10 list in 2023. The ranking reflects the dynamic nature of wealth accumulation in Brazil.
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1. Forbes magazine releases an annual list of the richest people in Brazil.
2. In 2023, there were significant changes in the list compared to the previous year.
3. New names appeared, some left, and veterans consolidated their fortunes.
4. Jorge Neval Malson is a cardiologist and businessman who founded Rede D'Or, one of Brazil's largest hospital and laboratory operators.
5. Walter Moraes Sales Júnior is a filmmaker and part of one of Brazil's oldest banking families.
6. André Esteves started his career as an intern at the Bank of Brazilian Investments Pactual and eventually acquired control of the bank.
7. Alexandre Bering is the co-founder and managing partner of 3G Capital, a multimillion-dollar investment company.
8. Carlos Alberto Sicupira is involved in businesses like Raiser Busch and restaurant brands, in addition to philanthropic projects.
9. Eduardo Saverin co-founded Facebook (now Meta) and has a significant stake in the company.
10. Marcel Hermantales is one of the controlling shareholders of InBev, the world's largest brewery, and has shares in restaurant brands.
11. Vicsafra and the Vicsafra family inherited the fortune of late banker Joseph Safra, managing Swiss and US banks.
12. Two names left the list: Luciano Hung, the owner of Van, and Lúcia Maggi, co-founder of Maggi.
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