Brazil and the integration of South America at the beginning of the 21st century

Authors

  • Teresinha Mendes Marra Universidad de Goiás

Abstract

The paper offers an historical analysis of South American international relations from the standpoint of the scope and limits of physical and political integration of the continent at the beginning of the 21st century. The study of brazilian foreign policy focuses on President Lula's administration, the change of strategy of United Sates vis à vis Brazil, relations with Latin America and both advances and obstacles in the field of Latin American integration.

Keywords:

Brazil, foreign policy, integration, South America, 21st century

Author Biography

Teresinha Mendes Marra, Universidad de Goiás

Ph.D. en historia de la Universidad de Brasilia; profesora de relaciones internacionales y coordinadora del magister en historia, cultura y poder, Universidad Católica de Goiás, Brasil; profesora Universidad de Goiás, Brasil