Why the right is boycotting Brazilian Havaianas sandals

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published December 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM EST

Angry over a new advertisement for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.

NPR’s Carrie Kahn reports from Rio de Janeiro.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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