Nuclear program of Brazil

Brazil's nuclear program has two main components: civilian nuclear energy and nuclear research and development, including endeavors related to nuclear weapons, although Brazil has chosen not to pursue nuclear weapons. Here are key aspects of Brazil's nuclear program: 1. **Civilian Nuclear Energy**: Brazil has been developing its civilian nuclear energy capabilities since the 1970s. The country operates two nuclear power plants: Angra 1 and Angra 2, located in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian nuclear weapons testing refers to the historical context regarding Brazil's pursuit of nuclear technology and the development of its nuclear program, but it is important to note that Brazil has not conducted nuclear weapons tests. Instead, Brazil has had a complex relationship with nuclear technologies, focusing primarily on civilian and energy-related uses. During the 1970s and 1980s, Brazil had ambitions for developing nuclear capabilities that included the possibility of creating nuclear weapons.