Uma análise do Brasil e suas contradições nos processos de integração: o caso do Mercosul

Abstract

This article aims to analyse how the brazilian foreign policy in face of the processes of regional integrations, especially relating to MERCOSUR, has been marked by a contradition of interests, mainly since the XXI century. Such proposition will be proved through the analysis of the foreing policy strategies put into practice during the period studied. Some of the topics highlighted as essential for the outcome of the problem are: the affirmation of Brazilian autonomy and rise in the international scenario as primary interests in the Brazilian foreign policy agenda. It it will be also considered the external constraints, such as the political and economic context of the analyzed period. Consequently, from these factors, it will be explained the reduced relevance given to the regional relations in the Brazilian foreign policy agenda, - hen compared to overall commitments and exchanges – from the 2000s, moreover, the real interests of Brazil in regional integration.