The Bolivian President, Luis Arce, is set to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 24-25. This summit convenes leaders from major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Bolivian government announced this participation on Friday. Government spokesperson Gabriela Alcón expressed that Arce’s participation recognizes the growing importance […]
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