The Old World Order in Review eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 7 juli 2025–The old world order has come to an end and it is up to the BRICS countries to make proposals for a new one during the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is according to Brazilian foreign affairs government advisor Celso Amorim in an…
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Unity, Division, and the Global South’s Push for Change. Amsterdam, 10 june 2025– Tell me about BRICS. What is BRICS? A loose coalition of emerging economies, or a growing challenge to Western-led global governance? We take a deep dive into the origins, goals, and internal dynamics of BRICS, the group that brings together Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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Diverging Paths: Lula and Macron’s Stances on Ukraine eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, June, 8th, 2025 – During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his support for a peace initiative jointly proposed by China and Brazil to mediate the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The six-point plan, which calls for non-escalation,…
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Deepening Ties with Global South Powers eyesonsuriname Amsterdam – April 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will embark on a pivotal international tour in May, underscoring Brazil’s renewed focus on South-South cooperation and multilateral diplomacy. The trip includes two high-profile stops: Moscow and Beijing. Lula will begin his journey in Russia on May 9, where he…
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In Rio de Janeiro, Next July eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 4 March 2025–Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in July in Rio de Janeiro. The bloc, which includes Brazil, China, and India, represents 40% of the world’s population. The summit will focus on reducing…
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eyesonsuriname A New Chapter for Indonesia in BRICS Amsterdam, February 24th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc in January 2025 marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey. As the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, Indonesia has injected fresh energy into the coalition, extending its reach into the dynamic Southeast Asian region.…
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eyesonsuriname Brazil’s government confirmed Monday that Indonesia had joined the BRICS bloc as a full member, making it the first country to do so this year. The alliance now has the fourth largest population on the planet, with the new partner’s 284 million inhabitants making it the 10th largest economy in terms of purchasing power…
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Dilma Rousseff eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 28 december 2024– Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who now chairs the BRICS’ New Development Bank (NDB) said Friday after meeting with Uruguay’s President-elect Yamandú Orsi at the latter’s transition headquarters that the South American country was “best positioned” to access financing at lower rates for digital, social infrastructure, and education developments.…
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The Unexpected Veto eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 31st, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, Venezuela’s bid to join the BRICS bloc was vetoed during the recent summit in Kazan. This decision has sparked a diplomatic whirlwind, with President Nicolás Maduro calling for consultations with the Brazilian ambassador. Maduro’s claim that Brazil’s “irrational” diplomacy played…
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Offer from Russia eyeson..project Amsterdam, 25 oktober 2025–Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was offered the chance to stay for another five years as head of the New Development Bank (NDB, also known as the BRICS Bank) by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bloc’s Summit in Kazan, it was reported by Brazilian News Agencies on…
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