Brazil-United States

great expectations, little problems

Authors

  • Virgílio Caixeta Arraes Universidade de Brasília, Departamento de História, Brasília - DF

Keywords:

Brazil, United States, Foreign Policy, Barack Obama

Abstract

The beginning of Barack Obama´s term produced positive expectations on Latin America, a continent which was ignored by his predecessor, George Bush. To give attention to Latin America implies giving prestige to Brazil.  Nonetheless the real relationship could not meet the expectations, although without causing great deceptions.

Author Biography

  • Virgílio Caixeta Arraes, Universidade de Brasília, Departamento de História, Brasília - DF

    Universidade de Brasília, Departamento de História, Brasília - DF

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