The visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Brazil in March 2024 marked a turning point in Franco-Brazilian relations, highlighting a joint effort to revitalize and strengthen bilateral ties after a period marked by tensions and differences, especially on environmental issues and international policies.
During the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro, the two countries experienced several moments of friction, notably regarding the management of the Amazon and policies to address climate crises. Bolsonaro's statements about the Amazon fires in 2019 and his reactions to criticism from Europe, including from Macron, intensified a climate of mutual distrust.
Macron's recent visit to Brazil, under the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reflects a warming of bilateral relations, anchored in aligned strategic interests such as the fight against climate change, as well as the strengthening of trade and defense cooperation. The meeting also highlighted collaborative projects in technology and education and reinforced the commitment to protecting Amazonian biodiversity. In this article, we will analyze the three-day visit of the French president to Brazil and explore the main cooperation initiatives discussed during his stay.
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