CRS Brazil-U.S. Relations, Peter J. Meyer, Analyst in Latin American Affairs, July 29, 2011
“As its economy has grown to be the eighth largest in the world, Brazil has consolidated its power in South America, extended its influence to the broader region, and become increasingly prominent on the world stage. The Obama Administrations national security strategy regards Brazil as an emerging center of influence, whose leadership it welcomes to pursue progress on bilateral, hemispheric, and global issues. In recent years, U.S.-Brazil relations have generally been positive despite Brazils prioritization of strengthening relations with neighboring countries and expanding ties with nontraditional partners in the developing South. Although some disagreements have emerged, Brazil and the United States continue to engage on a number of issues, including counternarcotics, counterterrorism, energy security, trade, human rights, and the environment.”
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