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Sheinbaum and Lula Advance Mexico–Brazil Trade Talks in Call

Brazil signaled readiness to finalize a new pact as Mexico seeks cooperation on ethanol and social programs.

Overview

  • Both leaders agreed to meet as soon as possible to deepen the bilateral agenda and maintain momentum.
  • Lula reiterated his intent to conclude a new trade agreement with Mexico to strengthen the economic partnership.
  • Sheinbaum requested Brazilian technical support to expand ethanol production to meet Mexico’s rising domestic demand.
  • Mexico also asked for collaboration on anti-hunger and poverty programs leveraging Brazil’s experience.
  • Alicia Bárcena will represent Mexico at COP30 in Belém, while Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente plans a late‑November visit to Brazil, building on August accords on biofuels and competitiveness.