COP30 in Belém Highlights Geopolitical Divides and Climate Financing Challenges
COP30 in Belém revealed persistent geopolitical tensions and stalled climate financing efforts despite Brazil's innovative proposals and new programs.
COP30 in Belém revealed persistent geopolitical tensions and stalled climate financing efforts despite Brazil's innovative proposals and new programs.
Belém is nearly fully prepared to host COP30 with over 160 countries attending, major infrastructure investments, and strong leadership engagement emphasizing urgent climate action.
Brazil and the United States held their first official technical meeting in Kuala Lumpur to negotiate the removal of the 50% tariffs imposed by former President Trump, following high-level discussions between Presidents Lula and Trump.
Brazil and the U.S. initiate trade negotiations after Lula and Trump meet, signaling potential tariff relief and weakening Brazil's far-right political influence.
Brazilian President Lula and former U.S. President Trump met in Malaysia to discuss tariff suspensions and revitalize trade negotiations, aiming for a swift resolution to bilateral tariff disputes.
Brazilian President Lula and U.S. President Trump hold their first face-to-face meeting in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to ease a trade dispute marked by U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods and to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Ahead of the Lula-Trump meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscores America's goal to supplant China as Brazil's foremost trade partner by leveraging tariff negotiations and strategic alliances.
Brazilian President Lula confronts domestic judicial nomination challenges and prepares to address U.S. sanctions and drug policy with Trump at the ASEAN summit.
President Lula travels to Italy to participate in the World Food Forum and the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty events, highlighting Brazil's strides in food security and social collaboration.
Brazil holds a skeptical view of progress at the 2025 G20 summit due to U.S. resistance on key social and climate issues, yet ongoing talks between Presidents Lula and Trump hint at constructive engagement on trade.
Diplomatic efforts are underway for a meeting between Lula and Trump, focusing on a potential call before an in-person meeting.
Lula expresses optimism in upcoming U.S. meeting to mend diplomatic ties and reduce tensions.
Lula and Trump confirm a future conversation, highlighting their positive diplomatic rapport.
Recent political developments include Trump meeting Milei and Tarcísio's strategic preparations for meeting Bolsonaro.
President Lula travels to the US for the 2025 UN General Assembly, focusing on global diplomatic engagement.
Brazil and allies promote democracy in New York, excluding the US from participation.
Lula expresses readiness to greet Trump diplomatically at potential meetings.
Lula secures UN Assembly visas, but diplomatic tensions with the US remain.