Brazil–Mozambique relations Brazil–Mozambique relations Brazil–Mozambique relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Brazil and Mozambique. Both nations are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. Both Brazil and Mozambique were united for three hundred years as part of the Portuguese Empire. As part of the Portuguese Empire, Brazil received thousands of Mozambicans who arrived to the country as slaves. From 1815-1822, Mozambique was administered by Brazil during the Transfer of the Portuguese Court to Brazil. From September 1964 - September 1974, Mozambique was at war with Portugal during its war of independence. In December 1973, Brazil voted in favor of the
Brazil–Uruguay relations and the subsequent creation of the "Província Cisplatina", and Uruguay's independence from Brazil in 1828. The bilateral relationship was further defined by the Uruguayan Civil War (1839–1851) and the Paraguayan War (1864–1870). Relations during the late-19th to late-20th centuries were overshadowed by domestic politics and resulted in a period of distancing between the two countries. The signing of the Treaty of Asunción in 1991 initiated a period of closer political, economical and cultural ties. Today, the Brazilian government defines Uruguay as a strategic ally and places the bilateral relationship as a foreign policy priority. This is met with reciprocity by