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Thursday, 28 May 2026
Thursday, 28 May 2026
BRAZIL: Lula boosts infrastructure investment in Amazon region
On 27 May Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva travelled to the northern state of Amazonas and announced more funding for infrastructure projects, including controversial initiatives such as the BR-319 highway, which has long faced criticism from environmental groups.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
CUBA: Shoring up ties with China
On 27 May Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in New York.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
MEXICO: USMCA talks begin with US
On 27 May the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the US and Mexico would hold three bilateral negotiating rounds related to the review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Thursday, 28 May 2026
ARGENTINA: Key waterway bidder denies Chinese ties
On 27 May Belgian firm Jan de Nul stated that if it secures the concession for the Paraguay-Paraná river waterway in Argentina, there will be no involvement from Chinese companies or any “external state interference”.
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