Senior Fellow at CEBRI and Professor at the University of São Paulo.
This year, Brazil and the United States celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations, marking the recognition of Brazil's independence and the establishment of formal ties between the two nations. In 1824, the United States officially recognized Brazil as a sovereign State, initiating a partnership that, over two centuries, has significantly expanded in political, diplomatic, economic, and social terms.
To commemorate this significant milestone, the North America Program at CEBRI organized the event "Brazil-U.S. Bicentennial: Past, Present, and Future." The objective was to foster discussions on the impact of this relationship on global politics, the economy, and cultural exchanges, providing a platform for a deeper understanding of the Brazil-U.S. alliance.
The event featured contributions from experts Maria Herminia Tavares de Almeida, Senior Fellow at CEBRI and Professor at the University of São Paulo; Cristina Pecequilo, Professor of International Politics at Unifesp - Federal University of São Paulo; Eduardo Freitas, Head of the United States and Canada Division at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Bruna Santos, Director of the Wilson Center Brazil Institute. The opening and moderation were conducted by Marianna Albuquerque, Senior Fellow at CEBRI and Professor at UFRJ - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
The occasion also marked the launch of the book "A Bicentennial Partnership: Past, Present, and Future of Brazil-United States Relations" (FUNAG, 2024), which provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the relationship between the two countries over the past 200 years.
Learn more and watch the full event HERE.
