THE ALCÂNTARA PROTOCOL

To the untrained eye, the Alcântara Launch Center in Maranhão appears to be merely the perfect geographical coordinates for reaching the stars. But in the corridors of Brasília and the base's control rooms, much more than rockets and fuel is at stake: it's the epicenter of a silent war for autonomy and power. "Alcântara" is a thrilling geopolitical thriller that immerses the reader in a web of sabotage and hidden codes. It all begins with a "micro delay" in a navigation module—a minor technical glitch that Colonel Rafael Montenegro, with his watchful eye, perceives as the first sign of a deadly chessboard. When the body of a systems engineer washes ashore at low tide on Baracatati beach, the truth becomes impossible to ignore: "Phase 4" has been activated, and the enemy could be in an invisible orbit or right next door. Follow this countdown alongside remarkable characters: Colonel Rafael Montenegro: A technically skilled and methodical military officer who must decide how far to go to protect the country's sovereignty while being pressured by the very system he swore to defend. Helena Duarte: An investigative journalist specializing in tracking money and influence, who discovers that the truth about Alcântara involves international interests and ruthless "geopolitical engineering." Viktor Sokolov: A master of shadows.