“…Some authors argue that this effort was motivated by new international ambitions, especially after 2003, when the country aimed to expand its presence in global negotiations within the framework of international regimes and multilateral organizations (Abdenur, Fonseca, 2013;Hardt, Mouron, Apolinário Júnior, 2017;Hardt, Mourón, Apolinário Júnior, 2020;Hirst, de Lima, Pinheiro, 2010;Pino, Leite, 2010;Hirst, 2011;Milani, Carvalho, 2013;Apolinário Júnior, 2016). Also, some authors pointed out the instrumental character of these activities in promoting economic interests (Carmody, 2011;Duarte, 2013;Mello e Souza, 2012;Schlesinger, 2012;Stolte, 2012;Figueira, 2019).…”