Uruguay joins BRICS bank, marking expansion in South America
Uruguay, one of South America's smaller economies, has become the second country in the region after Brazil to join the...
August 22, 2023Section
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Argentina will not join the BRICS group; Alberto Fernandez has renounced participation in the summit
Alberto Fernández, Argentina's President, has opted not to attend the XV Summit of BRICS, a coalition of emerging economies including...
August 21, 2023
Opinion: Is Brazil considering launching a new BRICS currency at the summit, called R5?
(Opinion) As Brazil gets ready to lead BRICS in 2025, it's nearing the end of a significant study on a...
August 21, 2023
Brazil and India contemplate local currency transactions
India is considering forging agreements with crucial partners in Latin America and Africa, including Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Senegal, and...
August 21, 2023
Brazil’s president makes case for unified BRICS agenda ahead of South African summit
Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressed support for a consolidated and shared agenda among BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia,...
August 21, 2023
Brazil’s business vanguard ventures into BRICS territory
A contingent of 30 Brazilian business moguls is about to set foot in South Africa, engaging with their counterparts across...
August 20, 2023
Morocco’s BRICS dilemma: the Western Sahara conflict takes center stage
As murmurs surrounding Morocco's potential involvement with the BRICS group grew louder, the heart of the matter came to light:...
August 20, 2023
Cuba’s President Díaz-Canel on his way to the first BRICS summit
Cuba's President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is set to attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa and will also be making official...
August 20, 2023
Bolivian president confirms participation in BRICS summit
The Bolivian President, Luis Arce, is set to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 24-25.
August 19, 2023