Hiroshima Report 202312. Brazil ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
30.0 Points |
Full Points 48 |
62.5% |
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Brazil has played a leading role in adopting the TPNW, which it has signed. It voted for most of the UNGA Resolutions regarding nuclear disarmament. Brazil participates in the IPNDV. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
42 Points |
Full Points 61 |
68.9% |
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Brazil is a state party to the Latin America Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty. While it complies with nuclear non-proliferation obligations, Brazil continues to be reluctant about accepting the IAEA Additional Protocol. It considers that the conclusion of the Additional Protocol should be voluntary. Brazil has begun discussions with the IAEA on safeguards for the nuclear fuel of nuclear submarines which it seeks to acquire. |
Nuclear Security |
20 Points |
Full Points 38 |
52.6% |
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Brazil ratified the A/CPPNM in 2022 and became a party to all nuclear security-related conventions. They have developed national legislation to implement the A/CPPNM. Brazil has never used IPPAS mission service. There is room for improvement in participation in multilateral efforts. |