So, I am going to play as the Empire of Brazil.
Primary Goals:
Become a communist state.
Maintain all of my sovereign territory.

Secondary Goals:
Unite Latin America under the ideals of communism.
Become one of the world's Great Powers.

Restrictions: No annexation/occupation of Latin American nations for more than five years.
No colonizing Africa (No white man burden here).

It's 1821, and we are still called
The Empire of Portugal-Brazil. Guess it'll be a year or so until I am just Brazil. https://witches.town/media/hyUXfdqKxtfPXE-ldpU

The question is who do I want to be my Great Power partner. :/
Do I want American, British, or French sponsorship..? hm...

I cheated and took the decision to form Brazil early without going through a civil war. (^_^;;) [ the game would probably force me to play as Portugal in the war, so less hassle of me trying to use this console ]

( associated screenshots )
https://witches.town/media/lh6jO34Iq_fDEQXLxoc https://witches.town/media/YpWFMY2Uh2VFJkqFQdg

I decided to seek American sponsorship. Also, Portugal invited me to an alliance so we're friends against the world again. :3

So... I actually made a mistake. I was still Portugal's vassal/satellite when I switched over.
Anyway, I cozied up with the French and...
Finally, I get an event that the liberals are done supporting the crown in Portugal so we sent an ultamium. Of course, Portugal rejected our independence.
I reached out to the Americans for an alliance, but they didn't want to be dragged into my affairs. The UK is friends wtih Portugal, so they wouldn't join my side of the war (I am scared they'll come to Portugal's aid).
The French though... The French decided to back me in my war for Independence. (^_^)