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Mexico and Brazil Sign Investment, Biofuels and Health Accords During Alckmin Visit

The two governments chose sectoral cooperation over a free‑trade pact to diversify economic ties beyond the U.S.

Overview

  • Delegations signed an investment‑promotion memorandum, a declaration of intention on biocombustibles, an agro‑food cooperation memorandum, and two health accords linking Cofepris with Anvisa and Birmex with Fiocruz.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum ruled out a free‑trade agreement, describing the agenda as economic complementarity with technical follow‑up to update rules of origin and align regulations in priority sectors.
  • The health agreements aim to speed joint regulatory approvals and boost regional production of vaccines, active ingredients and strategic medicines, with a new MexicoBrazil health committee set to meet monthly.
  • Roughly 350 business leaders took part in a MexicoBrazil forum focused on building shared value chains and investment in areas such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, energy and information technology.
  • Bilateral trade stands near $14 billion annually and officials noted the two countries represent about 70% of Latin American exports, framing the push as diversification in light of U.S. tariff pressures.