Brazilian foreign policy in the 21st century

The development of a State foreign policy, carried out by Itamaraty, has promoted the construction of a solid image of the Brazilian people in the international arena, giving continuity to the fundamental principles of foreign policy mentioned above. Unlike other neighboring countries, which have opted to develop a government foreign policy. This implies that when there is a change from one mandate to another, it is not the national interest that prevails, but the interest of the incoming government, hindering a continuous development of foreign policy.