Two Centuries of Brazil–Sweden Relations Celebrated at the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies
Researchers from Brazil and Sweden met at NILAS, Stockholm University to commemorate 200 years of diplomatic and cultural ties through a shared exploration of archival heritage.
From left to right – Thaïs Machado-Borges, Elena Dahlberg, Nathália Basil, Sten Engdahl; , Maria Edileuza Fontenele Reis, Laís Cavalcante and Alexander Holm.
On 20 April, NILAS hosted an event highlighting archives and collections in both countries that illuminate the history of Brazil–Sweden relations. Drawing on sources from diplomatic correspondence to material culture, participants reflected on how diplomacy and its networks fostered mutual understanding over two centuries, underscoring the strength of long-standing academic and institutional collaboration.
Participants on campus and online
Maria Edileuza Fontenele Reis
Last updated: 2026-04-24
Source: Department of Romance Studies and Classics