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Argentine policies and their impacts on Brazil: stability and cooperation in Latin America
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Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Mercosur, International Organizations

Argentine policies and their impacts on Brazil: stability and cooperation in Latin America

Relations between Brazil and Argentina are fundamental for stability and cooperation in Latin America. The two countries, being the largest economies in the region, desempenham papéis cruciais no Mercosul e em outras iniciativas de integração regional. Com as atuais políticas implementadas pelo presidente argentino, Javier Milei, espera-se uma série de impactos que podem influenciar significativamente o Brasil em vários aspectos, desde a economia até a política externa. Este artigo explora esses impactos potenciais, focando na estabilidade e cooperação entre as nações. Javier Milei, conhecido por suas posições econômicas liberais e críticas contundentes ao intervencionismo estatal, tem implementado uma série de reformas que visam desregulamentar a economia argentina. Entre essas polític...
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Burgenstock Peace Summit tensions the neutral position of Latin Americans
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Africa, South Africa, Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine

Burgenstock Peace Summit tensions the neutral position of Latin Americans

The Burgenstock Peace Summit, recently held in Switzerland, has generated intense discussions about the neutrality position of Latin American countries. This event, which brought together world leaders to discuss issues of global peace and security, brought to light a series of dilemmas for the nations of Latin America, who have historically adopted neutral stances in international conflicts. Brazil, the largest economy in the region, has been a leading advocate of neutrality in global issues. The Brazilian president highlighted, in his summit speech, the importance of a foreign policy that prioritizes dialogue and mediation, instead of automatic alignments with great powers. However, the growing global polarization, intensified by conflicts such as Ukraine, ...
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History of the Falkland Islands and its strategic and geostrategic role
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Americas, Argentina, Europe, UK

History of the Falkland Islands and its strategic and geostrategic role

The Falkland Islands, ou Falkland Islands, are an archipelago located in the South Atlantic, near 500 km east of the coast of Argentina. The history of the Falklands is marked by territorial disputes, colonizations and conflicts that highlight its strategic and geostrategic importance over the centuries. The discovery of the Falkland Islands is attributed to European explorers in the 16th century. Although there are records of sightings by Spanish and Portuguese navigators,, the first colonization established was by the French in 1764, who founded Port Louis on Soledad Island. Shortly after, in 1765, the British established Port Egmont on Saunders Island, also claiming sovereignty over the archipelago. In 1767, the French sold their colony to the Spanish, que mantiveram o c...
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Brazil's role in promoting greater regional integration: analysis of conflicts with Argentina
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Americas, Argentina, Brazil

Brazil's role in promoting greater regional integration: analysis of conflicts with Argentina

Brazil, as one of the largest economies in South America and a recognized leader in the region, plays a crucial role in promoting regional integration. This task, However, is not without challenges, especially in relation to your neighbors, like Argentina, with those who have a complex history of cooperation and competition. This article explores Brazil's role in regional integration, highlighting conflicts and collaborations with Argentina, with insights from cross-country sources to ensure a comprehensive and balanced view. Historically, Brazil and Argentina were seen as rivals, from territorial issues to influence disputes in South America. However, in the last years, especially with the creation of Mercosur in 1991, que também inclui Paraguai e Urugua...
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The Chinese rise in Latin America: tensions and opportunities
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Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Chile, China, U.S

The Chinese rise in Latin America: tensions and opportunities

China's growing presence in Latin America has been one of the most intriguing geopolitical dynamics of recent decades. This increase in influence, marked by significant investments in infrastructure, trade and political cooperation, not only redefines economic relations in the region, but also provokes mixed reactions from other global powers, particularly the United States and the European Union. Investments and Influence China has directed considerable financial resources to Latin America, focusing on critical sectors like energy, mining, construction and technology. For example, in countries like Brazil and Peru, Chinese companies have invested billions in mining and infrastructure projects. These investments often come accompanied by conditions..
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Dispute over the Falklands and the Milei government’s approach
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Americas, Argentina

Dispute over the Falklands and the Milei government’s approach

At the heart of Argentine foreign policy, the issue of the Falkland Islands remains a matter of national sovereignty and patriotic pride. The recently sworn-in government of Javier Milei brought new nuances to this long-standing territorial dispute with the United Kingdom. As we review recent statements and policies, an attempt can be seen to redefine the Argentine strategy in relation to the islands, looking for alternatives that would transcend traditional approaches. Historically, Argentina has supported its claim over the Falklands based on arguments of geographic proximity and colonial heritage. the new government, However, appears to be exploring less confrontational and more strategic avenues. According to Argentine journalistic sources, Milei tem proposto uma abordagem que enf...
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US military biological activities: a new front of concern in Latin America
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Americas, Argentina, Brazil, U.S, Mexico, Peru

US military biological activities: a new front of concern in Latin America

A presença militar e científica dos Estados Unidos em terras latino-americanas tem sido motivo de controvérsia e especulação. Recently, as atividades relacionadas à pesquisa biológica, realizadas por entidades como o NAMRU-SOUTH e apoiadas por empresas farmacêuticas estadunidenses, entraram em foco, suscitando debates sobre soberania, segurança e ética. Este artigo procura desvendar as nuances desse tema, amparado por relatos e análises veiculados por importantes jornais da América Latina. A expansão das pesquisas biológicas militares dos Estados Unidos na região tem gerado um debate acalorado sobre a transgressão da soberania nacional e as implicações para a segurança dos países envolvidos. THE "La Jornada" do México tem sido vocal sobre as implicações dessas atividades, questio...
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Brazilian leadership in South America: current challenges and perspectives
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Americas, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, China, Uruguay, Venezuela

Brazilian leadership in South America: current challenges and perspectives

Brazil, Historically recognized as a leader in South America, currently faces significant challenges in its foreign policy, reflecting a reduced ability to influence regional events. Analyzing recent developments, we can observe how the current Brazilian administration deals with complex issues involving neighboring countries, like Venezuela, Argentina and Uruguay, each presenting different scenarios. The relationship with Venezuela, under the government of Nicolás Maduro, remains a critical point. Historically, the two countries maintained strong ties, but recent internal political tensions in Venezuela and international criticism of the Maduro regime pose challenges to Brazilian diplomacy. Despite being ideological allies, the inability of the ...
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“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability
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Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Europe, France, Mercosur, International Organizations, European Union

“Mercosur-EU agreement at crossroads: diplomacy, trade and sustainability

The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, although it was signed in 2019, still faces significant challenges in its implementation. This agreement, What would it cover? 32 countries and would create the largest free trade bloc in the world, with a combined GDP of around US$ 20 trillions, is in a delicate stage of negotiations and revisions. One of the main obstacles to the progress of the agreement is the environmental issue. The France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, has been a critical voice, emphasizing the need for robust guarantees related to compliance with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Macron, recently, described the Mercosur-EU agreement as outdated and contradictory to environmental policies, from both France and Brazil. This stance reflects ...
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For a South American integration
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Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, OAS, Paraguay, Uruguay

For a South American integration

The leaders of the South American countries were in Brasilia for a meeting called by the Brazilian government. Regional cooperation and integration were the subjects discussed. The document released after the meeting, of nine paragraphs, announces only one decision: to establish a contact group, led by chancellors, for evaluating the experiences of South American integration mechanisms and the elaboration of a “road map” for the integration of South America. The need for South American integration is far from being a new issue. By the way, the very name of that portion of the Earth, "South America", already comes from an attempt to overcome concepts imposed from outside to within the region, as North Americans “Western Hemisphere”, or “Pan-Americanism”, in...
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