Argentina Declines BRICS Membership

Incoming President Milei's Administration Signals Shift in Foreign Policy

Argentina will not be joining the BRICS bloc of developing economies next year as previously scheduled, according to Diana Mondino, a senior official in President-elect Javier Milei’s team.
The decision is seen as a preview of the drastic shift in foreign policy expected to be implemented in Argentina once right-wing populist Milei takes office.
Milei, a libertarian, has been a vocal critic of China and has threatened to break diplomatic relations with the country.
Argentina was among six countries invited in August to join the BRICS bloc, which is made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Mondino has previously downplayed the importance of BRICS, stating it is more related to political alignment than to trade advantages.