Brazil’s road to independence was different from that of its latin american neighbors in that

Compared to neighboring Spanish colonies, Brazil's declaration of independence turned out to be virtually without shots. The Portuguese troops of General di Avilés never entered into an armed confrontation with supporters of independence. Moreover, the independence movement was headed by the heir to the Portuguese throne, Prince Pedro.

Today, Brazil is in fifth place among the countries of the world in terms of area and population. The country is developing rapidly, both culturally and economically. Brazil plays an important role in Latin American and world politics, and in culture it is the de facto leader of the Portuguese-speaking world, surpassing the former metropolis in terms of importance due to its population amount.

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criollos signed a petition and asked the king's son, Don Pedro, to rule.

Explanation:

When Napoleon invaded Portugal, in 1807, King João VI escaped to Brazil and decided to keep ruling from Brazil even after French troops had been reduced, establishing the United Kingdom of Portugal.

By 1820 a revolution started, a constitution was established, and the Portuguese King was forced back to Portugal. His son and heir, Prince Dom Pedro, was left behind to rule Brazil as regent, but he declared Brazil’s independence in 1822.

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