The article analyses some of the challenges Brazil has faced in its relationship with the United States since the end of the Second World War. During the Cold War, Brazil struggled to develop while it tended to be ideologically aligned to the United States. After the end of the Cold War, Brazil pursued denationalization policies and defended some minor interests against the United States. Economic integration is the challenge on the 21th century. In this context, the FTAA - Free Trade Area of Americas - will make it necessary for this two countries to administrate strategic differences, if it comes to reality.
Brazil; United States; Bilateral Relations; Integration