How pirates nearly spoiled a Brazilian team’s Dakar dream

If the unforgiving terrain, sprawling dunes, and testing nature of the Dakar Rally aren’t challenging enough, Brazilian competitors Rodrigo Varela and Enio Bozzano faced further complications before their 2024 race even began: Pirates. South American Rally Raid champion Varela sent his Can-Am UTV to Europe by ship, intending to pick up the vehicle before journeying to …