Today concludes Brazil’s leadership of the UN Security Council, with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira having assumed the role on October 1. Next month, China will lead, followed by Ecuador in December. The Security Council focuses on international peace. It has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US. Ten rotating members include […]
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