Rewritten Title:
Chile Explores BRICS Membership: A Strategic Shift Toward a Multipolar World
Chile’s Potential BRICS Entry Sparks Debate on Global Realignment
Chilean academics and policymakers argue that joining the BRICS alliance could elevate the country’s global influence and advance a more equitable international political and economic order. The discussion took center stage at the “BRICS: Regional Challenges” forum held at the University of Santiago, Chile’s capital, supported by media partners including Crónica Digital and Prensa Latina.
A Gateway to Fairer Global Governance
Experts highlighted the shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, emphasizing Chile’s opportunity to strengthen ties with BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as a means to foster balanced multilateralism.
Álvaro Ramis, the university’s rector, clarified that BRICS membership would not replace Chile’s traditional partnerships but rather expand its strategic initiatives. “This is about diversifying alliances, not abandoning them,” he stated.
Economic Imperatives and Trade Synergies
Manuel Riesco, Deputy Director of the National Center for Alternative Development Studies (CENDA), noted that BRICS countries already dominate Chile’s trade portfolio. “China alone accounts for a third of Chile’s trade, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean, with Brazil as our third-largest partner,” he told Crónica Digital.
With BRICS representing 40–45% of global GDP and nearly half the world’s population, Felipe Neves Cateano Ribeiro, Head of Trade at Brazil’s Embassy in Chile, called the bloc “a cornerstone of 21st-century multipolarity.” He outlined BRICS’ three pillars—political-security cooperation, economic-financial integration, and cultural exchange—as tools to rebalance global power structures.
Latin America’s Collective Role
Riesco urged regional collaboration through groups like MERCOSUR and CELAC to amplify Latin America’s voice within BRICS. He also advocated for transnational frameworks to address climate change and technological disruption, proposing:
- Free movement of goods, services, and labor under supranational oversight.
- Shared systems for taxation, education, and resource sovereignty, aligning with UN resolutions on national control over natural assets.
A Strategic Choice, Not Just an Economic Move
Participants concluded that Chile’s potential BRICS accession transcends economics—it’s a geopolitical statement about the nation’s role in reshaping a multipolar world. As global dynamics evolve, Chile’s decision could signal a broader Latin American shift toward diversified alliances and equitable governance.
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