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President Lula will face pressure from Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, who will be in Brazil to discuss the New Silk Road. Find out how this dispute between giants can influence the country's economic and political decisions!
The president Lula da Silva is preparing to welcome two of the world's most influential leaders, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, to a series of engagements scheduled for November in Brazil. The meetings will take place around the dome of the G20, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, and include a visit by Biden to the Amazon, followed by an official state meeting between Lula and Xi.
Joe Biden's visit to Brazil
US President Joe Biden has confirmed his attendance at the G20 summit, which will take place in the capital of Rio de Janeiro. The information was released by Jake Su
Sullivan, US National Security Advisor, said during an event held in Washington. Sullivan highlighted that, during his stay in Brazil, Biden also intends to expand the Partnership for Workers' Rights, an initiative that was launched with Lula last year at the UN General Assembly.
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The partnership's main goal is to combat forced labor, promote decent working conditions and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. According to Sullivan, the two leaders are discussing the possibility of including other countries in this alliance.
Additionally, Biden will use the summit as a platform to strengthen the international effort regarding the global debt crisis.
The White House said U.S. participation in the event will focus on trying to persuade financial institutions and private creditors to offer relief to debt-burdened nations, especially in the context of recovery. Valuation post-pandemic.
Xi Jinping – The Struggle for Influence in Latin America
As Biden prepares for his visit to Brazil, Beijing is also stepping up its relations with the South American country. Xi Jinping, China's president, will pay a state visit to Lula shortly after the G20 ends.
The meeting with the Chinese leader will be marked by a series of events involving ministers from both countries, in addition to a formal dinner.
These moves reflect the growing dispute between Washington and Beijing for influence in Latin America, a region that has become increasingly strategic for both countries.
While the US seeks to expand its reach through international funding and initiatives such as the Partnership for Workers' Rights, China has used the New Silk Road to consolidate its relations in the region.
The New Silk Road is an ambitious infrastructure project led by China that aims to economically connect countries in various parts of the world. In January of this year, Lula had already signaled that Brazil is considering joining this Chinese initiative, which caused concern in Washington.
Trip to the Amazon and COP 30
Another highlight on Biden's agenda will be his visit to the Amazon, planned to take place in Belém, the city that will host COP 30 in 2025.
According to sources linked to the Brazilian government, the US president will announce a contribution to the Amazon Fund, which finances actions to preserve the tropical forest.
The visit to the Amazon reinforces the environmental importance in international discussions, as the forest is considered crucial in absorbing carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
This leg of Biden's trip is being seen as a strategic move, given the US's commitment to environmental issues, especially given the impact that preserving the Amazon has on the global stage.
Global Debt Restructuring
The issue of global debt has been a hot topic at recent G20 summits. At last year's GXNUMX summit in India, diplomats tried to persuade China, the world's largest sovereign creditor, to accept lower lending rates for developing countries.
Beijing, however, has rejected the calls and advocated a collaborative and more comprehensive approach to dealing with the debt crisis.
This issue is expected to come up again at the Rio de Janeiro meeting, with Washington and other countries pushing for a consensus on financial relief for the nations most affected by foreign debt.
Beijing, for its part, is likely to continue resisting these proposals, insisting on the importance of a solution that involves a detailed analysis of the underlying causes of the crisis.
The series of diplomatic meetings between Lula, Biden and Xi Jinping highlights the importance of Brazil in the current geopolitical scenario. While the US and China compete for influence in Latin America, Brazil positions itself as an important player in defining global alliances.
