By Rodrigo Tavares*
(Opinion) There is no other comparable case in history.
After bringing about the independence of a former colony, D. Pedro returns to the metropolis to assume the colonizer's crown, adding to his royal title the phrase "eternal defender of Brazil."
In the past 200 years, celebrated this Wednesday (7), relations between the two independent countries have changed over time due to changing national interests, unexpected circumstances, cyclical ideological views, and personal affection between some leaders.
Nothing unusual in international relations between states.
In Brazil and Portugal's case, however, an intangible element makes the relationship incomparable . . .
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