The Ambiguous Nationalism-Patriotism in Brazilian Politics

08/14/2025 Victor Gonzaga

In both cases, the use of nationalism and patriotism by Brazilian governments reveals a recurring strategy: appealing to national pride to divert attention from self-inflicted crises.

Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/ambiguous-nationalism-patriotism-brazilian-politics

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