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Greetings from a surreal expanse of sand dunes dotted with freshwater lagoons in Brazil

NPRWednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM

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The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season.

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Why it matters: This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Greetings and Brazil.

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Greetings and Brazil.

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