Exactly - Brazil's history and relationship with Portugal bear little resemblance to the USA's relationship with the UK. Brazilians in general are, if not proud

Exactly - Brazil's history and relationship with Portugal bear little resemblance to the USA's relationship with the UK. Brazilians in general are, if not proud, then at least amused by their country's royal history, and most major Brazilian cities have streets named after famous royals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Empire_of_Brazil#Independence http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Empire_of_Brazil...