The transfer of Dutch Brazil to Portugal in 1661, secured through the exchange of 63 tons of gold equivalent to about $4 billion in 2023, signaled the end of Dutch rule in Brazil. This transaction not only resolved immediate territorial disputes but also lead in a period of stability and cooperation between the Netherlands and Portugal. Consequently, it had far-reaching implications for the balance of power in colonial South America and beyond. To read more: https://www.timeprinternews.com