The article highlights the continuity of the actions of the Brazilian external policy, identifying two main slopes: to participate actively in the world order and become a central actor in the international scenery, taking as important reference Mercosur and the construction of strategic partnerships - based mainly in the economic development. The relations with Argentina, from competition to integration, are outstanding in the agenda of international economic relations. In this context, Brazil represents a regional power in the ambit of Latin America, and a medium power in the ambit of the world.
Brazilian Foreign Policy; Mercosur; FTAA; Regional Integration; Multilateralism