VOICED : Havaiana simbolo que cambio de manos por corrupcion en Brasil

Havaianas, once seen as sandals for the poor, have become a global fashion staple, representing Brazilian culture. Despite their success, the parent company Alpargatas faced ownership changes due to corruption scandals involving the Batista brothers. They sold their shares to avoid jail, raising questions about the brand's future. However, keeping Havaianas under Brazilian control is seen as positive, as they are a national symbol alongside football and samba.

What was the initial perception of Havaianas sandals in Brazil?

• Footwear for the wealthy

• A symbol of Brazilian culture

• A luxury fashion item

• Sandals for the poor

Who controlled Alpargatas, the parent company of Havaianas, starting in 2015?

• A local family business

• The Batista brothers

• A foreign investment group

• The Brazilian government

What was the financial penalty the Batista brothers agreed to pay to avoid jail time?

• 500 million dollars over 5 years

• 1 billion dollars over 10 years

• 3.2 billion dollars over 25 years

• 2 billion dollars over 20 years

What percentage of Alpargatas shares was transferred to banking holdings?

• 45%

• 50%

• 54%

• 60%

Alongside which cultural elements are Havaianas considered a symbol of Brazil?

• Amazon rainforest and wildlife

• Coffee and beaches

• Carnival and capoeira

• Fútbol and samba