Abstract (Translated):
In the last seven decades multilateral agencies have by and large conditionned the external policies of several countries. Recently, uneasiness with several aspects has led to initiatives that question the present framework. The formation of the BRICS is a good example. However, initiatives by the group towards changing the global governance are likely to be more successful if mirroring a uniform commitment by the members as well as being accompanied by the support from other developing economies. Brazil is the only Latin American country in this group. Data presented here suggest that in order to reach support by the largest Latin American economies to a new structuring of global order the BRICS members will need to adopt a more proactive agenda.