Hiroshima Report 202412. Brazil ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
29.5 Points |
Full Points 48 |
61.5 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 -0.5 |
Brazil has played a leading role in adopting the TPNW, which it has signed. It participated in the 2MSP as an observer. It voted for most of the UNGA Resolutions regarding nuclear disarmament. It has ratified the CTBT. Brazil participates in the IPNDV. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
43 Points |
Full Points 61 |
70.5 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 1 |
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 to accept the IAEA Additional Protocol. It considers that the conclusion of the Additional Protocol should be voluntary. Brazil has begun to construct nuclear submarines, and discussions are continuing with the IAEA on safeguards for the nuclear fuel of nuclear submarines. |
Nuclear Security |
22 Points |
Full Points 38 |
57.9 % |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2023 2 |
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. There is room for improvement in enhancing measures against insider threats and for cybersecurity. |