Javier Milei - New president, new course: Argentina renounces Brics membership
Under its new President Javier Milei,Argentina is renouncing the membership of the Brics group of states that its previous government had sought. Milei wrote to the heads of state and government of the Brics countries on Friday, stating that his government "does not consider membership, which was supposed to come into force at the turn of the year, to be appropriate".
At its meeting in August, the Brics group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, invited six countries to become new members on January 1: In addition to Argentina, these are Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Argentina turns its back on Brics membership
The right-wing populist ultra-liberal Milei had announced several times during the presidential election campaign that he wanted to renounce his membership of the Brics group. The Brics states see themselves as a counterweight to Western countries.
In his letter, quoted by Argentinian media, Milei, who has been in office since mid-December, emphasized that the foreign policy of his government differs "in many respects from that of the previous government". Some decisions would therefore be revised, including Argentina's active participation in the Brics Group.
In the past, Milei had used extremely harsh words about Brics countries such as China and Argentina's neighbor Brazil. Among other things, he described Brazilian President Lula as a "corrupt communist".
Most recently, he made it clear that he considers the USA and Israel in particular to be his natural strategic partners in foreign policy.
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- The decision by Argentina's new President Javier Milei to renounce Brics membership has attracted significant attention as a potential shift in South America's geopolitical alignment, with top news outlets worldwide reporting on this change of government.
- Despite Argentina's departure, the Brics group of states, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, continues to explore the possibility of adding new members, including Brics states ally Brazil, to bolster its influence on the global stage.
- In response to Argentina's withdrawal, China, one of the Brics' founding members, emphasized its commitment to strengthening cooperation within the group and emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the world by encouraging unity among major developing countries.
- The Brics group's expansion, however, has also faced criticisms from countries, such as South Africa, which argue that it could dilute the group's focus and lead to a decrease in its effectiveness as a counterweight to Western influence in global politics.
- The renunciation of Brics membership by Argentina and its replacement with strategic partnerships with countries like the USA and Israel has created a power vacuum in the region, prompting Russia to closely monitor events in South America and to consider potential opportunities for increased engagement with key players in the region.
Source: www.stern.de
