Brazil is becoming the blueprint for expansion in the industrial value chains and in R&D. This is competition for Western companies in particular.

The region is increasingly being drawn into the disputes of the world powers and local conflicts are threatening to become geopolitically charged.

Joint statement by CNI, BDI and LADW on the occasion of the meeting between Chancellor Scholz and President Lula.

If the region can become an attractive alternative by improving the business climate, infrastructure, and logistics.

Because of its wealth of raw materials, energy resources and agricultural products, the region is becoming hotly sought after – this development must not be overlooked.

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

Not only the region’s trade with China is growing. The infrastructure of the new Silk Road will also accelerating exchange with the whole of Asia.