(Opinion) Brazil’s government has decided not to pay the €5.1 million fee for OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) membership by the end of 2023. Initially due in April, the organization has allowed an extension until December. Failure to pay by year-end will result in Brazil’s default. Brazilian diplomacy plans to renegotiate the accession […]
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