On 7 September, MINURSO celebrated the National Day of Brazil by raising the country’s national flag at the Mission HQ in Laayoune. This day marks Brazil's declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822.

Brazil has been one of the countries contributing uniformed personnel to the UN since 1956. As of 31 May 2025, 85 Brazilian peacekeepers serve in peace operations worldwide including eight with MINURSO.

On Brazil’s flag, the green color represents the rainforest, the yellow rectangle in the middle symbolizes the mineral resources especially gold, the dark blue color represents the sky, and the stars stand for the federal states.

Feliz Dia Nacional!