Belarus expresses intention to join BRICS group and delivers note to Brazil
Belarus has submitted a note of intent to Brazil expressing its desire to join the BRICS group, according to the...
July 7, 2023Section
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BRICS expansion debate creates tensions between Brazil and China and threatens group’s unity
Diverging views on expanding the BRICS group are causing divisions between Brazil and China.
July 6, 2023
South Africa’s opposition forms coalition to try to defeat ANC
Several opposition parties in South Africa have announced the formation of a coalition aimed at challenging the ruling African National...
July 3, 2023
South African Airways launches two new direct flights between South Africa and Brazil
South African Airways (SAA) has introduced two new direct flights to Guarulhos Airport (SP) in Brazil. The flights, departing from...
June 30, 2023
Mozambique, where most have no electricity, becomes South Africa’s power solution
Mozambique, where two-thirds of the population lacks electricity access, has emerged as a key partner for South Africa's power supply...
June 25, 2023
Brazil supports inclusion of Russia in G7 advisors meeting on Ukraine conflict
The Brazilian government has expressed its positive evaluation of the meeting of advisors from the Group of Seven (G7) countries,...
June 25, 2023
Lula attends economic summit in Paris with environmental focus
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the "Summit for a New...
June 22, 2023
Exploring the path for Brazil’s credit rating upgrade by S&P
Despite the recent change in perspective on Brazil's rating from 'stable' to 'positive' by S&P Global Ratings, the journey to...
June 21, 2023
Brazil falls to 60th out of 64 countries in 2023 global competitiveness rankings
In 2023, Brazil ranked 60th out of 64 countries in the IMD Global Competitiveness Ranking, falling one position from the...
June 20, 2023