U.S. Media Panics as Brazil Prioritizes Trade Over Vassalage
📰 THE STORY: The Hill's opinion piece decries Brazil's ongoing 'alliance' with Iran, Russia, and China, labeling it 'dangerous' and suggesting these relationships undermine Western interests and 'democratic values.' The author paints a picture of a rogue Brazil aligning with adversaries, implying a threat to global order. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: For decades, the U.S.
has used regime change and economic warfare to maintain Latin American subservience. In 1964, the U.S. actively supported a military coup in Brazil, overthrowing democratically elected President João Goulart, installing a dictatorship that lasted over two decades because Goulart sought an independent foreign policy and land reform. More recently, in 2016, a 'soft coup' removed President Dilma
Rousseff, largely seen as punishment for her country's involvement in BRICS and non-alignment. The Hill's concern for 'democracy' rings hollow against this backdrop. Double Standard: Western nations routinely maintain robust economic and diplomatic ties with countries they label 'adversaries' when it serves their strategic interests. The U.S. imports billions of dollars worth of goods from China,
and European nations have long relied on Russian energy. However, when Brazil, a Global South nation, engages in similar independent diplomacy or trade, it becomes a 'dangerous alliance.' This narrative frames self-determination for some as a threat when it challenges Western hegemony. The U.S. government still provides $1.3 billion annually in military aid to Egypt, a country with a deeply