Lula and Bosonaro, two different paths in foreign policy "Iran": the elections in Brazil could affect the country's settlement with the Trump administration. Lula emphasizes Brazil's independence, but Bolsonaro wants to expand cooperation with Washington. Cooperation with China and the BRICS group is an important part of Lula's foreign policy. Bolsonaro doubts the role of the BRICS and the reduction of dependence on the dollar. Extensive trade relations with China make it difficult to fundamentally change Brazil's foreign policy. The right-leaning and politically polarized Congress will be one of the main challenges of the future government. Read the full text here.

Lula and Bosonaro, two different paths in foreign policy "Iran": the elections in Brazil could affect the country's settlement with the Trump administration. Lula emphasizes Brazil's independence, but Bolsonaro wants to expand cooperation with Washington. Cooperation with China and the BRICS group is an important part of Lula's foreign policy. Bolsonaro doubts the role of the BRICS and the reduction of dependence on the dollar. Extensive trade relations with China make it difficult to fundamentally change Brazil's foreign policy. The right-leaning and politically polarized Congress will be one of the main challenges of the future government. Read the full text here.