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Surf Legend Ricardo Bocão’s Enduring Legacy in Rocinha [OBITUARY]

By Karen Fontoura • Translation by Emily Schwartz • July 23, 2026

Clique aqui para Português For the original obituary by Karen Fontoura published in Fala Roça, click here. Known as “Bocão,” Ricardo Ramos founded the Rocinha Surf School Association. His legacy was defined by his commitment […]