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Carmen Lúcia Chaves de Brito
Carmen Lúcia Chaves de Brito, also known as Ucha, manages the family-owned Fazenda Caxambu and Aracaçu operations in Três Pontas, Sul de Minas, Brazil. She moved from higher education and psychology into coffee leadership after her father's death.
Farm: Fazenda Caxambu →History
After living in Rio de Janeiro and working in higher education, she returned to the countryside approximately 15 years ago to manage the family farms. She now leads operations at the Caxambú and Aracaçu farms near Três Pontas.
Published coffees linked to Carmen Lúcia Chaves de Brito
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-10
