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Russia’s trade with Latin America is characterized by a strategic pivot, focusing on key sectors like food security (wheat, seafood) and energy, despite sanctions complicating payments, with Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico as major partners, while Latin America seeks diversification away from U.S. dependency, creating a complex dynamic of growing cooperation in specific areas (like food) alongside energy market shifts. Track Russia’s growing business ties with Latin America. Analysis of trade agreements, investment flows, and market expansion opportunities for companies engaged in Russia-LatAm regional commerce.

Featured October 1, 2025

Russia, Nicaragua Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has met with Denis Moncada, the Foreign Minister of Nicaragua on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.  They praised the dynamic of the mutual political dialogue and the allied nature of their interaction in the international arena to protect the […]

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Featured October 1, 2025

Russia, Brazil, Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Mauro Vieira, the Foreign Minister of Brazil, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. They addressed the current issues pertaining to the deepening of the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership, alongside the implementation of a schedule for bilateral contacts at […]

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October 1, 2025

Russia, Bolivia Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Luis Alberto Arce Catacora, the President of Bolivia, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.   The parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in various areas, including trade, the economy, and the implementation of investment projects, as well as current issues […]

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October 1, 2025

Russia, St.Vincent & Grenadines Bilateral Relations: October 2025 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, met with Ralph Goncalves, the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The ministers had a candid and constructive exchange of views on key international issues, including the current situation in Latin America, […]

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September 25, 2025

Russia, Dominican Republic Bilateral Relations: September 2025 Updates

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Roberto Alvarez, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. They discussed key aspects of bilateral collaboration across political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres. Both parties acknowledged a mutual interest in further […]

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September 25, 2025

Russia, Grenada Bilateral Relations: Update

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with Joseph Andall, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Export Development of Grenada, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. They discussed issues concerning the development of Russian-Grenadian cooperation, as well as the wider international agenda. Both parties […]

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September 24, 2025

Russia, Cuba Bilateral Relations: September 2025 Update

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has met with Julio Antonio Garmendia Peña, the   Cuban Ambassador to Russia, at the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in Moscow. The two men evaluated the results of collaborative efforts to fortify the strategic partnership between Russia and Cuba, with discussions encompassing pivotal issues on both the bilateral and […]

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September 23, 2025

New Russian Regions Sign Cooperation Agreements With Nicaragua

Cooperation Agreements have been signed by the government of Nicaragua and the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, and the City of Sevastopol (Crimea), with the ceremony taking place on Monday (September 22). The documents were signed by the heads of the Russian regions and Laureano Ortega, the Special […]

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September 18, 2025

Russian Software Developer Enters Brazilian Market

The Russian company Basis LLC, a joint venture between Rostelecom, Yadro, and GS Invest that develops software for managing dynamic IT infrastructure, has reached an agreement to supply its solutions to Banif Investimento Participacoes S.A., a Brazilian provider of investment banking services. The companies signed an agreement at the Kazan Digital Week 2025 forum, which […]

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September 12, 2025

Russia-Uruguay Bilateral Trade Up 70% In 2025

Russia’s trade turnover with Uruguay, while admittedly small, grew by 70% year-on-year to US$123 million in H1 2025, according to the Russian plant and animal health watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. This suggests a total 2025 Russia-Uruguay bilateral trade figure of US$246 million may be achievable.  The comment was made after a meeting of the Russia-Uruguay joint commission […]

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September 9, 2025

The BRICS Virtual Summit: A Dry Run For The UN General Assembly: Text & Analysis

The BRICS nations convened an emergency virtual summit yesterday (September 8), hosted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, to discuss the situation concerning the United States imposition of trade tariffs on multiple countries including BRICS members. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes. All ten full BRICS members were present, represented by Brazilian President Lula Da […]

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