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63-73% of Brazilians are pro-American [0][1] based on recent polls.

This myth of the "Anti-American Global South" that seems to have originated on Reddit as well as selective interpretation of political rhetoric needs to end.

[0] - https://pro.morningconsult.com/articles/united-states-favora...

[1] - https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2023/11/06/comparing-view...




I think it's far more engrained and fundamental than can be captured in a simple poll. I can at least vouch first hand that it's a common sentiment in Spanish literature from the area and at least some people on the ground. I mean, they're still mad about Victor Jara, for good reason...


Brazil ain't Chile, let alone a more anti-American South American countries like Bolivia.

And in general, most polls over the last several years using various different methodologies have shown how Brazil tends to have a stronger pro-American sentiment unlike the rest of South America.

Spanish language literature and media might have had a stronger impact on building those views in the Hispanoblante world compared to Brazil's relative isolation.




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