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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.

Venezuela
Featured November 23, 2025

Venezuela Extends Russian Oil Joint Venture Agreements By 15 Years

The Venezuelan parliament has approved a 15-year extension of joint ventures between Venezuelan state-owned company PDVSA and Russian oil firm Roszarubezhneft, according to a statement on the Venezuelan National Assembly’s website. The extension, announced on Thursday (November 20), allows the joint ventures operating oilfields in western Venezuela to continue until 2041, with lawmakers estimating roughly […]

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Guatemala
Featured November 12, 2025

Russian Agricultural Exports To Guatemala Resume

Russia exported agricultural products to Guatemala in 2025 for the first time in the last three years, the Russian Agroexport Federal Center has stated. Around 100 tonnes of processed vegetables, fruit, and nuts were supplied, the center said. This product category includes jam, jelly, fruit jelly, fruit puree, and some other goods, with an export […]

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Mexico
October 31, 2025

Russia To Begin Plywood Exports To Mexico

Russia’s multinational forestry industry, the Segezha Group will begin supplying its products to Mexico, with the first contract for supplying plywood concluded this week at the Mexican Construction and Furniture Industry Expo (CIHAC) the Segezha Group has said. This is the first time it has exported its products to the Mexican market. Plywood is used […]

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Chile
October 13, 2025

Russia, Chile To Discuss Fish Import Regulatory Issues

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) and the Chilean equivalent agency will hold talks on fish supplies at the end of this month. Sergei Dankvert, the Rosselkhoznadzor CEO, said that “Konstantin Savenkov, the deputy head of Rosselkhoznadzor, will lead our talks on Chile at the international fish forum in St. Petersburg at […]

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Nicaragua Flag
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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Brazil Flag
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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St.Vincent Flag
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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Dominican Republic
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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Grenada
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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