Lula or Bolsonaro: Why Brazil's presidential election matters for Brics and India
The article analyzes the impact of Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro on the BRICS bloc. It highlights how Brazil's internal political shift could influence the group's cohesion and its stance on Western relations.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Brazilian election will determine the future geopolitical direction of BRICS, affecting its expansion strategy and influence in global governance.
When Brics leaders met in New Delhi last month, Brazil’s President Lula da Silva was conspicuously absent from the Bharat Mandapam. He was campaigning for the crucial fourth term back home, so his foreign minister Mauro Vieira arrived in the capital for the "non-West" summit.That absence could now highlight the Brics' road ahead, at least for the time US President Donald Trump occupies the White House.Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. This is what Brics stood for when India hosted it on September 12.
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