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Dados vol. 51 n. 4 Rio de Janeiro 2008

International relations by states and municipalities in Brazil

Rodrigues, Gilberto Marcos Antonio

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the phenomenon of international diplomatic relations conducted by States and Municipalities in Brazil, based on the methodology used by the Forum of Federations (2007), which developed a comprehensive study of paradiplomacy, with a focus that incorporates Constitutional issues, inter-government relations, foreign relations/foreign policy, and related issues of legitimacy and accountability.

Keywords: paradiplomacy, international relations, Brazil, federalism

DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582008000400007

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International relations by states and municipalities in Brazil