Latin America

Venezuela

Venezuelan President To Meet Russia’s Special Envoy

Energy, Latin America, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

The Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, has said that he will have a meeting with Russian State Duma (lower house) Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin who presented Moscow during Friday’s (January 10) inauguration ceremony of the Venezuelan leader. Maduro stated “I have a meeting with Russian President Putin’s special envoy planned” at a rally supporting his inauguration as

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BRICS

Nine New BRICS Partner Countries From January 1, Four Pending, and 24 Applications

Africa, Asia, BRICS, Latin America, Middle East, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

Nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in January, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has said, adding that the economic group is open to like-minded partners. The new “Partner Country” status was approved at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October, after more than 30 countries applied to join the organization. Partner country

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Flights

Russia Discussing Direct Flights To Brazil, Malaysia and Pakistan  

Asia, BRICS, Latin America, Logistics & Transport, Trade

Russia is holding negotiations on launching direct flights to Brazil, Malaysia and Pakistan, according to Roman Starovoyt, the Russian Minister of Transport, who had said “We are considering Malaysia and Brazil. Pakistan has also contacted us recently with a similar request. We are also analyzing the situation there, and engaging in a constant dialogue. Of

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Russia’s Promsvyazbank Developing US Dollar ATM Network In Nicaragua

Economy, Finance, Infrastructure, Latin America

Russia’s Promsvyazbank (PSB) has begun developing a Russian payment infrastructure in Nicaragua and will develop an ATM network in the country, the bank has stated. PSB has installed its first ATM in the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, at a branch of Credicoop R.L. bank. It provides customers with access to cash operations in the national currency,

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Brazil

Rosatom Anticipating Brazilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement  

BRICS, Energy, Investment, Latin America, Trade

Brazil expects to reach an agreement with Russia’s Rosatom on cooperation in the Brazilian nuclear sector by the end of 2025, according to Alexandre Silveira, the Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister. The two sides have begun negotiations on developing a partnership, utilizing Russian experience and seeking investment for exploring Brazil’s mineral potential. Brazil expects to

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Whoosh

Russia’s Whoosh E-Bike Sharing To Scoot Into Latin American Markets     

BRICS, Exports, Investment, Latin America, Logistics & Transport

PJSC Whoosh Holding, the holding company of Russian electric scooter and bike sharing service operator Whoosh, plans to soon enter the markets of several cities in Latin America, including Sao Paolo, Brazil, Dmitry Chuiko, the company’s CEO has said. Chuiko announced on Alexei Linetsky’s YouTube channel “We are launching in Sao Paolo literally within a

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Russia – APEC 2024 Multilateral Meetings & Declaration: Analysis

Asia, China, Latin America, Trade

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual summit has concluded in Lima, Peru, with Russia as a member along with Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, and Vietnam. The Russian delegation was led by Deputy

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Russia – Peru 2024 Bilateral Relations: Update

BRICS, Exports, Imports, Latin America, Trade

Peru has been hosting the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with the head of the Russian delegation, Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, received by the Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén Olaya. During their meeting, the sides discussed the current state of trade and economic relations between Russia and Peru as well as their prospects

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