Women entrepreneurship

The town of Juruaia in Minas Gerais, with 11,652 residents, stands out as the 'lingerie capital', producing over 1.5 million pieces monthly across more than 200 workshops, mostly led by women. This hub creates 5,000 jobs and draws labor from neighboring cities, economically surpassing the traditional coffee sector in the area. Production, started in 1992, drives local GDP growth of about 30% annually.