Brazilian journalist. Following discussions with our Iberian consultant, Julie Nauman, we have assumed that Brazil adopts the Portuguese naming conventions, which makes "Castello Branco" the surname.
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Carlos Castello Branco
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Carlos and Elvia Castello Branco
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