Angola–Brazil relations Angola–Brazil relations Angola–Brazil relations refers to the historical and current bilateral relationship between Angola and Brazil. Brazil was the first country to recognize the independence of Angola, in November 1975. Commercial and economic ties dominate the relations of each country. Both countries are former colonies under the Portuguese Empire; Brazil from the early 16th century until its independence in 1822, and Angola until its independence in 1975. Due to their status as former Portuguese colonies and the transatlantic slave trade, Brazil and Angola have a long and important history of economic ties. Period of the transatlantic slave trade In 1646,
Immigration to Uruguay of the Syrian Civil War. During the last years Uruguay has been experiencing the drama of stateless people. The Government has plans to diversify the reasons for obtaining visas in order to adapt to the new reality. About 1.3% of schoolchildren are foreigners, mostly from Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Venezuela, and the USA. A total of 62 countries are represented in Uruguayan schools. Immigration to Uruguay Immigration to Uruguay started with the arrival of Spanish settlers during the Colonial Period to what was then known as "Banda Oriental". The immigration to Uruguay is very similar, if not the same, towards the