URSAL

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Etymology

Acronym of União das Repúblicas Socialistas da América Latina (“Union of the Socialist Republics of Latin America”). It is also related to urso +‎ -al, meaning ursal, bearish (“of or relating to bears”).

This term was originally coined as a satire in 2001 by Brazilian sociologist Maria Lúcia Victor Barbosa. In 2006, it was treated seriously as a conspiracy theory in an article for the Jornal do Comércio (Journey of Commerce)[1] by Brazilian writer Olavo de Carvalho. In 2018, the conspiracy theory was popularized in Brazil by presidential candidate Cabo Daciolo.

Proper noun

URSAL f

  1. (Brazil, often humorous) A Soviet Union-like organization claimed to be formed by Latin American countries.

Usage notes

Although this term originated as satire, it is also sometimes treated seriously as a conspiracy theory, either claimed to be a present organization or one that might be formed in the future.

References

  1. ^ 2006, Olavo de Carvalho,"Os inventores do mundo futuro"
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