The West is taking preemptive moves to contain the bloc as the Global South becomes increasingly assertive.

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"É importante que os setores privados de ambos os países se envolvam", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA.

"Eu não vejo condições para um cessar-fogo agora. Na verdade, acho que vai piorar antes de melhorar", diz o vice-presidente executivo da AS/COA.

"I think this is very personal for President Trump," said AS/COA's executive vice president on accusations against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

In a letter addressed to Lula, Trump cited the treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.