The state of Rio Grande do Sul hit by extreme climate events: 90 victims, 200,000 displaced after a week of rain in one of the most productive areas of the country. Lula prepares reconstruction and reaffirms commitment against climate change.
It is highly likely that Lula will cooperate with the US on issues such as climate change and democracy-building, without neglecting the trade and financial benefits he might receive from China
The institutional breakdown could hamper the possibility of Brazil to cooperate internationally with the region and beyond on key areas such as climate change, trade security and democracy-building
