How Brazilian town became last holdout of the American Confederacy – and why it’s finally been defeated after 160 years

DESPITE the American Civil War ending nearly 160 years ago – there was still one place in the world where the Confederate South was seemingly alive and well.

Welcome to the town of Santa Bárbara d’Oeste – where the descendants of some 20,000 fleeing American soldiers live.

GettyBrazilian attendees pose at the annual Festa Confederada[/caption] GettyPeople in traditional outfits hold hands between dances at the annual Festa Confederada, or Confederate Party[/caption] GettyThe...