The main reason hurricanes don't develop over the South Atlantic Ocean adjacent to South America is because

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Hurricanes require warm water temperatures (typically 26°C or higher) to develop and strengthen. The South Atlantic Ocean adjacent to South America, particularly around the coast of Brazil, tends to have cooler water temperatures that do not support hurricane formation. Additionally, the other factors listed (Coriolis force, pressure gradient force, and surface air divergence) are important for hurricane formation, but they are not the main reason why hurricanes don't develop in this region.

The Main Reason Hurricanes Don't Develop Over the South Atlantic