Argentina has formally announced it won't join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. Friday's announcement is just the latest in a dramatic shift in economic policy triggered by Argentina’s new far-right President Javier Milei.

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina formally announced Friday that it won’t join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the latest in a dramatic shift in foreign and economic policy by Argentina’s new far-right populist President Javier Milei.

In a letter addressed to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — all members of the alliance — Milei said the moment was not “opportune” for Argentina to join as a full member. The letter was dated a week ago, Dec. 22, but released by the Argentine government on Friday, the last working day of 2023.

  • @jol@discuss.tchncs.de
    4•4 months ago

    I’m glad. This would totally ruin their acronym. They should recruit a K to form a proper Bricks alliance. Maybe Kenya is interested?

  • ZILtoid1991
    0•4 months ago

    “Dad, why am I called Rose?”

    “Because after you’ve born, a rose petal fell on your forehead.”

    “Dad, why am I called Lilly?”

    “Because after you’ve born, a lily petal fell on your forehead.”

    “USA bad, 2nd and 3rd world countries should have the right to genocide LGBTQ+ people!”

    “Hi BRICS!”

    “I’m going to implement shock therapy economics!”

    “Hi Coke!”