Empire Of Brazil

The Empire of Brazil defends the peoples of Brazil and looks out for the interests of all native Adepts. Representing the largest country in South America, the Empire of Brazil is more than a force to be reckoned with in the Latin world. It is also a major producer of several international goods, especially coffee which it boasts to have been the major producer of for over 150 years. 
== Facts: ==
-The indigenous peoples of Brazil had Adepts of their own, but any concept like a Chapter was foreign to them, with native Adepts aligning themselves according to their individual villages and tribes. All that changed with the coming of the European explorers, especially the Portuguese who claimed Brazil for themselves.
-The Portuguese fought off other European colonial powers and established a large and powerful colony in the heart of South America. However, when Napoleon came to power and invaded the Iberian Peninsula, the king of Portugal fled to Brazil to escape the clutches of the invading French. In doing so he brought with him all the staff and administration for running a country and for a short time Brazil was home to what was then the world's premiere trading empire. This was the true beginning of the country of Brazil. 
-Brazil is the largest country with Portuguese as its official language. It is also the only country that speaks Portuguese in South America. 
-Brazil holds vast amounts of fertile, agricultural lands, which they put to use. While the country recently had a stint with socialism, it is once again flexing its economic muscle. More Brazilians are joining the middle and upper classes and immigration out of the country has slowed to a crawl. 
-The Empire of Brazil fought for independence from Portugal (achieving victory in 1822) and several times played around with having a monarchy of its own. In the end, populist rebellions and native leaders steered the development of the Chapter towards a slightly more democratic form of governance. The Federative Republic of Brazil is the official name for modern Brazil. 
== Current Problems: ==
Right now, the biggest problems for Brazil are all internal. The Empire is engaging local crime syndicates in what can be described as a running battle for the heart and soul of Brazil. While the country is quickly advancing to catch up with other first-world nations, this maturation is a painful one.
Gangs, drug rings, networks of thieves and even a native mafia are vying with the Chapter for control of the land. The Empire has the clear military might in this struggle, but Brazil is a vast country with hive-like cities and deep rainforests. They often find themselves having to spends days or weeks hunting down single targets, a process which is slow and laborious.