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A simple question. Say Pedro II of Brazil's first son doesn't die at the tender age of two? Let's even give him a bonus prize and have all his children survives.

How does this affect the future of Brazil, specifically Pedro II's view of his empire?

I understand that, OTL, Pedro II began to lose faith in the empire because, without a male heir, he felt that neither of his daughters was fit to rule as a woman Empress of Brazil. It was to the point that when he was overthrown, he was mostly relieved that he didn't have to bother with it anymore.

So, needless to say, I foresee Pedro II being much more optimistic towards the Empire, with male heirs ready in the wings. Could Brazil have remained a monarchy until today, even?
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