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The municipality of Sena Madureira, in Acre, now officially carries the title of national capital of Brazil nuts. The honor was established by Law No. 15,129 of 2025, sanctioned by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and published in the Federal Official Gazette on Tuesday (29).
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The new law originates from Bill 2.488/2023, authored by former federal deputy and current mayor of the municipality, Gerlen Diniz. In the Senate, the proposal was analyzed by the Agriculture and Agrarian Reform Commission (CRA), where it received a favorable opinion from Senator Alan Rick (Union-AC).
Brazil nut: Acre exported more than $ 9 million from January to November 2024 / Photo: Marcos Vicenticastanh
According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Sena Madureira is among the largest brown producers in Brazil in the state of Acre. The fruit, known for its high concentration of selenium – an essential mineral for the human organism – is widely used both fresh and flour form, composing various recipes from regional and national cuisine.
During the Senate proposal, Senator Alan Rick stressed that recognition is a strategic tool to boost the economic and social development of the municipality.
“The Brazil nut is Brazilian gold, and recognizing the participation of the municipality of Sena Madureira is a fair measure for that population,” said the parliamentarian.
