At the forefront
For the US, no country has been a thorn in its side like Brazil. The South American nation has emerged as a strong voice for the South, particularly at the WTO. A strong believer of South-South cooperation, Brazil sees it as a way of challenging the hegemony of the North in matters concerning trade.
Taking into consideration the success of the G-20 in Cancun, Brazil suggested the creation of a free trade agreement between its members. It has also led the way in creating closer cooperation between India, South Africa and itself, forming a partnership believed to driven towards the objective of securing permanent seats at the UN Security Council for all three.
Much of the credit for these steps goes to Brazil's President, Luiz In
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