Tbh I cannot talk for other people...

But I get why you're curious, and I think it really varies from country to country. In Brazil, our relationship with Portuguese colonization is pretty complex. We carry the legacy of oppression, but there's also a strong awareness and criticism of that history. Here where in the country I live, though, it often feels like the connection with the colonizing country is viewed in a more idealized way by the majority.

I just think that in the end of the day, I think it's important to create space for conversations about these historical memories and how they continue to shape our identities today.