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BRICS Drives Global Economic Growth: President Putin

BRICS Navies Launch Joint Drill Off South Africa

China, Russia, and South Africa have launched the inaugural BRICS “Peaceful Will 2026” naval exercises near Simon’s Town, focusing on securing key maritime trade routes through joint operations and anti-terror drills. BRICS member countries — China, Russia, and South Africa — are conducting the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercises from January 9 to 16, […]

January 9, 2026

IV BRICS' Sherpas meeting in Brazil. Photo: X/ @AnayansiRCamejo

Brazil Wraps Up BRICS Presidency Emphasizing Practical Outcomes

Brazil closed out its rotating presidential term of BRICS on Friday, December 12, with a meeting in Brasilia chaired by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. Speaking at the event, Vieira underscored that collaboration within the 11-member group has outgrown its original scope, now reaching well beyond its earlier focus on political coordination and financial cooperation. Addressing […]

December 13, 2025

South Africa Rejects New U.S. Accusations as G20 Tensions Deepen

South Africa rejected new accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming its sovereignty and addressing rising tensions over the G20 and foreign policy.

November 27, 2025

Putin: Creation of the Shanghai Cooperation Development Bank is on the agenda

The creation of an independent financial infrastructure and the establishment of a Development Bank are becoming practical steps to strengthen the economic sovereignty of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This was stated by the participants of the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states, the […]

November 18, 2025

Expert: Africa and Persian Gulf countries increase economic influence through the G20 and BRICS

Increasingly, African countries are defending their interests on the world stage through groupings such as the Group of Twenty (G20) and BRICS. Its partners are the Persian Gulf states, which actively invest in the African economy. This cooperation also opens up opportunities for Russia, especially in the construction of new international transport routes. RELATED: BRICS […]

November 17, 2025

China highlights the leading role of the Global South in global governance reform

The Chinese foreign minister reiterated that the "Global Governance Initiative" proposed by President Xi Jinping seeks to build a more just, balanced and inclusive system, based on sovereign equality, multilateral cooperation and respect for international law.

October 27, 2025

(FILE) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Photo: EFE.

European Union Expands Sanctions on Russia

The European Union has approved its 19th round of sanctions against Russia, extending restrictions to banks, crypto exchanges, and several Chinese and Indian companies, as well as Russian diplomats, according to the bloc’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. RELATED: Russia Denies Trump’s Claims That Countries Are Leaving BRICS Russia, for its part, has […]

October 23, 2025

Russia Denies Trump’s Claims That Countries Are Leaving BRICS

Peskov reaffirmed that the bloc seeks cooperation and stability, not confrontation. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied statements by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming that countries are leaving BRICS, an economic cooperation group initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. RELATED: At the UN, Venezuela thanks the support of the BRICS, […]

October 15, 2025

President Maduro signs Law on the Strategic Partnership Treaty with Russia

The presidential signing consolidates the alliance between Caracas and Moscow in sectors such as security, economy and international politics.

October 7, 2025

President Maduro highlights massive support at the UN in defense of Venezuela

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, highlighted the support in defense of the country and the region of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, expressed by most of the countries and member groups of the United Nations (UN), in the midst of the multiform aggression that the United States is carrying […]

September 29, 2025

TV BRICS Documentaries Highlighted at Bolivia’s “Leones de Fuego” Festival

Between September 9 and 19, 2025, Cochabamba, Bolivia, shines as the stage for the fourth International Film Festival “Leones de Fuego.” This year’s program features exclusive documentary screenings created by the TV BRICS media network, the festival’s international media partner. Attendees can explore two notable TV BRICS productions: “Anomaly of the Urals” (2025), a deep […]

September 12, 2025

Venezuela Welcomes Lula’s Call to Respect the Region as a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone

En la cumbre de los BRICS Lula da Silva criticó el despliegue militar de EE.UU. en el Caribe y defendió el estatus de América Latina como Zona Libre de Armas Nucleares, reafirmado por el Tratado de Tlatelolco.

September 8, 2025

South Africa Calls for Strengthening the BRICS and Denounces US Protectionism

“When BRICS countries come together in solidarity to co-create solutions, we unlock tangible, mutual benefits for the Global South,” said Cyril Ramaphosa.

September 8, 2025

Iran proposes anti-sanctions mechanism for the BRICS bloc

Iran's proposed anti-sanctions mechanisms for BRICS range from reform of international financial institutions to a review of the Security Council.

September 8, 2025

BRICS Must Make the Global South Voice Heard: President Xi

The Chinese leader said that BRICS countries should act on a spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation. On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping participated in the virtual BRICS Summit, convened to jointly address responses to the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: BRICS Summit: Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Presence in the […]

September 8, 2025

BRICS Summit: Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean

The Brazilian president denounces Washington’s deployment near Venezuela. On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean during a virtual BRICS summit. RELATED: Brazil’s Lula Says His Country “Don’t Take Orders From Anyone” “The presence of armed forces from the world’s largest power in the Caribbean Sea […]

September 8, 2025

(FILE) Chinese President Xi Jingpin. Photo: EFE.

Chinese President Xi to Participate in BRICS Virtual Meeting

China confirmed on Monday the participation of its president, Xi Jinping, in an extraordinary virtual summit of the BRICS group scheduled for today, September 8. RELATED: India and Russia Are Moving Closer to China, Trump Acknowledges “The BRICS group seeks to promote cooperation and solidarity among emerging markets and developing countries to defend justice and […]

September 8, 2025

Lula Champions BRICS Integration to Counter U.S. Tariffs and Assert Sovereignty

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a sweeping economic relief package and renewed his push for deeper integration with BRICS nations, aiming to reduce Brazil’s dependency on the U.S. market and assert national sovereignty amid escalating trade tensions. Following the White House’s imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports—effective August 6 […]

August 13, 2025

Brazil Seeks Coordinated BRICS Response to U.S. Tariff Hikes

Lula da Silva intends to meet with Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi to develop a joint strategy regarding sanctions. In an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would speak with the leaders of BRICS countries to coordinate a response to the tariff hikes imposed by the […]

August 7, 2025

Transatlantic Clash: The Tension Between Lula and Trump and the Impact of Tariffs on Brazil-U.S. Relations

The bilateral relationship between Brazil and the United States, two of the most influential democracies in the Americas, has been marked by cycles of strategic cooperation and moments of sharp divergence. Currently, the political and commercial tension between Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated to unprecedented levels, […]

July 23, 2025

BRICS’ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza!

Since the start of the genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza in October 2023, the world has witnessed an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy: more than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, and thousands more remain buried under the rubble. RELATED: Gaza’s Health System on the Brink: Over 100 Premature Babies at Risk as Fuel Runs Out Social […]

July 10, 2025

BRICS Countries Approve Principles for Global AI Governance at Rio de Janeiro Summit

Their declaration reflects the Global South’s vision for this strategic technology. At a summit held in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS member countries approved a declaration outlining principles for the global governance of artificial intelligence. RELATED: Mexico Proposes BRICS Allocate 1% of Military Spending to Development Fund Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, […]

July 8, 2025

BRICS Offers a Real Alternative to Transform the International Order: Diaz-Canel

Present and future generations deserve a world of peace and security, the Cuban president stessed. On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attended the BRICS leaders’ summit in Brazil. Specifically, he spoke during the session on “Environment, COP30, and Global Health,” held in Belem. RELATED: Modi Urges BRICS to Unite on Critical Minerals and Strategic Technology […]

July 7, 2025

Modi Urges BRICS to Unite on Critical Minerals and Strategic Technology Supply Chains

The Indian Prime Minister also highlighted the role BRICS can play in achieving long-term development goals. On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS nations to work together to ensure secure supply chains for critical minerals and strategic technologies. RELATED: China Condemns Trump’s Threat Against BRICS as ‘Arbitrary and Counterproductive’ Speaking at the BRICS […]

July 7, 2025

The Global South To Lead a New Development Paradigm: Lula Da Silva

Climate change denialism and global financial markets are putting the future of the planet at risk. On Monday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva condemned climate denialism and unilateral actions, warning that they are eroding progress and sabotaging the planet’s future. RELATED: China Condemns Trump’s Threat Against BRICS as ‘Arbitrary and Counterproductive’ “A decade after the […]

July 7, 2025

Bolivia’s Arce Proposes BRICS Role in Protecting and Supporting Member Countries

Bolivian President Luis Arce stated this Sunday at the BRICS summit that this bloc should generate protection and solidarity actions among the economies of member countries to confront the siege of the “economic war.” RELATED: President Putin at BRICS Summit: The Unipolar System of International Relations Is Becoming a Thing of the Past The Bolivian […]

July 6, 2025

President Putin at BRICS Summit: The Unipolar System of International Relations Is Becoming a Thing of the Past

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by videoconference at the 17th BRICS summit, launched in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday, addressing hard critics on the current international relationships stressing tha “The liberal globalization model is becoming obsolete.” RELATED: BRICS Ceasefire Declaration: 5 Proven Steps Toward Global Peace and Sovereignty “The process of changing the global economic […]

July 6, 2025

President Diaz-Canel Meets With Brazil’s Worker’s Party Leader

The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, met this Sunday with the vice president of the Workers’ Party (PT) of Brazil, Washington Quaquá, and about 300 Brazilians solidary with the island, in the framework of the XVII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the BRICS. RELATED: BRICS Ceasefire Declaration: 5 Proven Steps Toward Global […]

July 6, 2025

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel arrives at the BRICS Summit in Rio – Cuba Joins BRICS - highlights growing South-South ties.

Cuba Joins BRICS Summit in Brazil: A Proven Step Toward Global South Solidarity and Sovereignty

Cuba Joins BRICS: President Díaz-Canel confirms Cuba’s participation as an associate member in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking a historic milestone in South-South cooperation and global multipolarity. Related: BRICS Summit Opens in Brazil as Global South Leaders Arrive 🇨🇺 Cuba Joins BRICS AND Makes History On July 6, 2025, Cuban President […]

July 6, 2025

BRICS Bank Governors Ratify the Accession of Colombia and Uzbekistan

The president of the BRICS development bank, Dilma Rousseff, announced this Saturday that the board of governors approved the entry of Colombia and Uzbekistan into the entity, the final step for their incorporation. RELATED: BRICS Financial Assets Surpass $60 Trillion: A Milestone for Global South Economic Power The head of the New Development Bank (NDB) […]

July 5, 2025

BRICS financial assets surpass $60 trillion, marking Global South’s economic rise.Photo:Cubadebate.

BRICS Financial Assets Surpass $60 Trillion: A Milestone for Global South Economic Power

The BRICS bloc now holds over $60 trillion in financial assets, representing more than half of the world’s total, signaling a shift toward a multipolar global economy and stronger South-South cooperation. Related: BRICS Journalists Association Condemns Detention of Sputnik Reporters in Azerbaijan In a powerful demonstration of the growing economic influence of the Global South, […]

July 4, 2025

Lula Calls for New Financing Model to Tackle Sustainable Development and Climate Crisis

‘If we don’t discuss a new way to finance developing countries, they will stay poor for more than 100 years,’ he said. On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged the creation of a new financing model to address sustainable development challenges and the global climate crisis. RELATED: BRICS Journalists Association Condemns Detention of Sputnik […]

July 4, 2025

BRICS Journalists Association Condemns Detention of Sputnik Reporters in Azerbaijan

Media workers must be protected both in their own countries and abroad, the Association recalled. On Tuesday, the BRICS Journalists Association condemned the detention of Sputnik journalists in Baku Azerbaijan, on charges of alleged “espionage”. RELATED: Russia Summons Azerbaijani Ambassador Over Detention of Sputnik Journalists The Association’s concern over the incident was expressed in a […]

July 1, 2025

Colombia Joins BRICS’ New Development Bank

This membership opens new financing opportunities for strategic projects, the Colombian presidency stated. On Thursday, Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia announced that her country has been admitted into the New Development Bank (NDB), the financial institution established by the BRICS group of emerging economies led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. RELATED: Colombian […]

June 19, 2025

Current State of Venezuela’s Oil Industry: Resilience Amidst US Sanctions

Venezuela, home of one world’s largest oil reserves, has long been a key player in the global energy market. However, years of U.S. led economic sanctions have severely impacted its oil sector, restricting production, exports, and foreign investment. Despite these challenges, the Venezuelan government has maintained a steadfast commitment to revitalizing its oil industry while […]

June 9, 2025

BRICS Parliamentary Forum Reaffirms Need for a Global Health Agreement

The event seeks to consolidate an international alliance for a new health agenda. On Wednesday, participants in the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum reaffirmed the need for a multilateral agreement among the bloc’s countries to jointly address future pandemics. RELATED: Russia Reaffirms Its Support for Venezuela’s Entry Into BRICS They aim to strengthen epidemic prevention and […]

June 5, 2025

China and CELAC: Deepening Strategic Cooperation for Mutual Development

The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]

May 29, 2025

Venezuela and Colombia deepen economic integration amid global shifts.Photo:EFE.

Venezuela and Colombia Forge Stronger Economic Ties with Strategic Support from China and Russia

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announces plans for enhanced bilateral economic integration with Colombia, backed by China and Russia, aiming to boost regional production, trade, and industrial development through joint investments and a Binational Economic Zone. Related: Venezuela Achieves a Moral Victory: Maikelys Espinoza, a Toddler Kidnapped by the U.S., Returns Home In a significant move […]

May 14, 2025

Russia Reaffirms Its Support for Venezuela’s Entry Into BRICS

The Kremlin also supports the development of ties between Venezuela and the Eurasian Economic Union. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a “Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement” in the Kremlin’s Malachite Hall. RELATED: Presidents Maduro and Putin Agree on Strategic Cooperation on Victory Day “The agreement consolidates the high […]

May 7, 2025

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Begins With Calls for Peace in Gaza and Ukraine

In his opening speech, Brazilian FM Vieira recalled the ‘devastating’ situation in Palestine. On Monday, the meeting of BRICS foreign ministers began in Rio de Janeiro with a call from Brazil to strengthen “preventive diplomacy” to avoid prolonged conflicts. RELATED: US Protectionism Drives BRICS Alliance in Agriculture and Food Security: Brazil Leads Sustainable Agenda In […]

April 28, 2025

Agriculture ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries stand together at the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília.Photo:Granma.

US Protectionism Drives BRICS Alliance in Agriculture and Food Security: Brazil Leads Sustainable Agenda

Brazilian Minister Carlos Fávaro denounces US protectionism and reinforces BRICS agricultural cooperation, prioritizing food sovereignty, technological innovation, and social justice in the Global South. Related: BRICS countries will launch a joint initiative to combat land degradation. US Protectionism as a Catalyst for BRICS Unity Amid global trade tensions, the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, […]

April 17, 2025

Zimbabwe Announce Their Request to Join BRICS

Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister, Amon Murwira, announced on Thursday that the country has officially submitted a request to join BRICS, the alliance of some of the world’s most prominent emerging economies. Murwira expressed Zimbabwe’s expectation of a consensus response from the bloc’s members, emphasizing that the country meets the necessary criteria for admission. “Convinced that our […]

March 6, 2025

Brazil Confirms the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 6 and 7 July

The BRICS summit of heads of state, a forum of emerging economies created by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, will take place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7, 2025, confirmed Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira. RELATED: Trump to Impose 100% Tariffs to Discourage BRICS From Replacing Dollar Accompanied by the […]

February 15, 2025

BRICS Are Not Discussing the Creation of a Common Currency: Peskov

This economic block focuses rather on developing new joint platforms to facilitate investments. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified that the BRICS countries have no plans to create their own currency as an alternative to the dollar. RELATED: Mexico Has Several Plans to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs “There is no discussion within BRICS about […]

January 31, 2025

Trump to Impose 100% Tariffs to Discourage BRICS From Replacing Dollar

‘They can go find another sucker nation. There is no chance that BRICS will replace the U.S. dollar,’ he said. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump repeated strong tariff threats to deter the BRICS nations from replacing the U.S. dollar. RELATED: Brazil Insists on International Trade in Local Currencies in the BRICS “The idea that […]

January 31, 2025

Brazil Insists on International Trade in Local Currencies in the BRICS

The goal is not to compete with the dollar but to leverage the dynamism of emerging economies, Ambassador Saboia stated. In 2025, Brazil, which holds the presidency of the BRICS, will focus on promoting trade in local currencies among the bloc’s members. The goal is not to compete with the U.S. dollar but to leverage […]

January 8, 2025

Cuba and Bolivia Join BRICS as Partner Countries: A Step Towards Regional Integration

Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Cuba and Bolivia’s Entry into BRICS While Advocating for Venezuela’s Inclusion In an event that marks a milestone in the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean, Cuba and Bolivia have formalized their accession to the BRICS group as partner countries, effective January 1, 2025. This announcement followed the BRICS summit in […]

January 2, 2025

Brazil Assumes BRICS Presidency, Prioritizing South-South Cooperation and Challenging Global Imbalances

Brazil officially took over the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on January 1st, ushering in a year focused on strengthening cooperation among nations of the Global South and pushing for a restructuring of the existing international order. The move, coming at a time of rising geopolitical tensions, […]

January 2, 2025

President Arce Announces Bolivia’s Entry Into the BRICS

‘Integration into BRICS provides us with an opportunity to boost key sectors such as energy and technology,’ he said. On Wednesday, President Luis Arce announced Bolivia’s entry into BRICS as an “associate state” and stressed that this decision provides his country with prospects for economic development. RELATED: Thailand to Join BRICS as an Associate State […]

January 2, 2025

ALBA-TCP Looks to the Future After 20 Years of Great Achievements

This Alliance is a space where solidarity prevails over profit, Venezuelan President Maduro pointed out. Through solidarity, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) has solidified cooperation projects in key areas such as education, health, and the economy, while strengthening its commitment to regional integration and multilateralism for […]

December 12, 2024