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Brazil separated from Portugal primarily due to the rise of nationalism and the desire for independence among its population. The Napoleonic Wars in Europe led to the Portuguese royal family fleeing to Brazil in 1808, which elevated Brazil's status within the empire. However, after the royal family's return to Portugal in 1821, tensions escalated between Brazilian elites and the Portuguese government, culminating in Prince Pedro's Declaration of Independence on September 7, 1822. This move was driven by Brazil's desire for greater autonomy and self-governance, ultimately leading to its independence in 1822.

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