Brazil’s Amazon clearing is falling again for the first time. At the same time, President Lula wants to unite South America’s governments to save the rainforest.

EU-CELAC summit brought investment of US$45 billion for the region’s infrastructure and confidence for the EU-Mercosur agreement.

For environmentalists, the agreement’s protection of the Amazon does not go far enough. At the same time, President Lula is losing his appeal as an integration figure.

The chancellor’s trip paves the way for closer cooperation with the long-neglected region.

For Brazil, Argentina and Chile, but also for the German economy, the trip sends an important signal.

The EU-Mercosur agreement will also benefit consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises in particular.

Mercosur was divided at the most recent summit. Brazil urgently needs to provide impetus for a new integration of South America.

In the current confrontation of China and Russia with the West, South America could move away from Europe.

In the digital format, Board Members from both sides discussed intensively supply chains, digitalization, climate protection and healthcare.

The Brazilian Minister of Finance and Economy met virtually with LADW members at their annual meeting.