History of Brazilian Diplomacy in Mozambique (1975-1986)
Strategies, Challenges, and Outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.21530/ci.v20n2.2025.1614Keywords:
Brazilian Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, International Cooperation, Mozambique, Bilateral RelationsAbstract
This article analyzes Brazilian diplomatic strategies in building bilateral relations with
Mozambique between 1975 and 1986, a period marked by Mozambican independence
and the death of Samora Machel. It explores how Brazil sought to establish a presence in
the African country through technical cooperation, trade, and the construction of political
trust, while facing the mistrust stemming from the Portuguese colonial legacy and the
neocolonial dynamics of the Cold War. The research highlights the importance of cultural
and symbolic ties in diplomatic mediation, the role of international cooperation and bilateral
trade, while also discussing the limits of this rapprochement in the face of historical
asymmetries. The study contributes to a critical understanding of Brazil’s foreign policies
in Africa, reflecting on the challenges of building genuine partnerships in postcolonial and
globally asymmetric contexts.
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