Main opposition candidates against Argentina joining BRICS

Saturday, August 26th 2023 - 16:44 UTC

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Libertarian Congressman and Presidential candidate Javier Milei Thursday rejected Argentina joining the BRICS on the ground that “I will not promote a deal with Communists.” Read full article

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Chicureo
I tend to agree with Javier Milei.

There are countries, like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa; who are seriously corrupt.

I have confidence in the Russian Ruble. China obviously has a specific agenda, whereas Brazil and India depend on free trade.

¡Saludos de Valle Nevado!
Aug 27th, 2023 - 12:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
On a side note, current BRICS members include 4 of the world’s 5 biggest polluters, both in today and now historically as well.

And their emissions are continuing to increase, significantly.

With the possible exception of Russia, they are also countries very exposed to the effects of climate change, imagine the failure of the rice crop in India or China, or severe drought in Brazil!

In the coming years, never mind decades, they are going to be very busy trying to adapt to the changes they are now driving.
Aug 27th, 2023 - 01:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Chicureo
Pugol

Although I agree that the BRICS members are unethical, there are few options we can currently achieve without forcing trade sanctions.

Besides skiing, I'm enjoying one of Madame's books: Hugh Eakin's Picasso's War: How Modern Art Came to America.

I didn't think I'd like it, but it's very entertaining.

On another note, we're planning to depart the resort for Santiago tomorrow afternoon.

¡Saludos de Valle Nevado!
Aug 27th, 2023 - 06:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
On a different note, have a read of this article:

https://www.escenariomundial.com/2023/08/25/chile-muestra-mapa-que-incluye-5000-km2-maritimos-argentinos/

Particularly the comments at the very bottom of the page, most of which I found very amusing considering how Argys like to publish maps showing British territory as Argentinian.

And barely a mention that the British also claim that territory, the oldest territorial claims in the region by far.

However I was surprised at the vehemence some commenters had towards their ‘Shilean Hermanos’.

Worried in case Chile decides to ‘re-capture’ Patagonia like the British ‘re-captured’ the Falklands.

I guess the Brits are not the only ones the Argys do not get on with.

Enjoy your time in Santiago.

Saludos de Colonia Nervia Glevensium.
Aug 28th, 2023 - 01:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Chicureo
Pugol

Actually my original reason to apply to my country's Naval Academy was because of Argentina's aggressive behavior during the '78 conflict.

My classmates were cadets during the '82 War.

Argentina remains a minor threat even today!

Meanwhile, we're currently waiting for the road direction to allow us to depart.

¡Saludos de Valle Nevado!
Aug 28th, 2023 - 03:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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