The largest and most influential nation in South America is our focus of today. The only nation in South America swept up in the Portuguese realm has a history that is very different from its neighbors. This nation broke away from colonial rule in the least bloody independence war in all of Latin America. Today this nation has not only the largest but also the most diverse population in South America. There is a long list of problems across this nation but the citizens will not stand by without a solution. This is Brazil.