“BRAZIL AND THE USA ESTABLISH A NEW AGENDA”

While the country navigates on accusations of corruption, money laundering, influence peddling, delinquency, welfare reform, education reform, labor reform and other decadent information, there have also been for some time positive signs in the economic foresight.

If we consider only the internal political chaos, little or no hope remains for Brazilian people, who are often optimistic about the problems that arise. Yet, Brazil has already created an economic structure that, based on the "endless" natural resources, continues to be one of the most promising economies in the world.

Show must go on, thus it is vital to launch a new strategy also on the international level. And that's exactly what Itamaraty is already outlining with the big power, the USA. The two countries will soon outline a new work agenda to be handled by the two governments.

The main goal is to normalize relations between the two countries, making  less bureaucratic and facilitating cooperation so that the first meeting between the two presidents (expected for the second half of this year) isn’t just a pose for photography.

The main topics:

- An agreement for the use of the Alcântara base (Maranhão) to launch American satélites.

- Regulatory convergence and trade facilitation measures.

- Scientific cooperation.

- Agreements between the police and intelligence agencies of the two countries.

In addition to these issues, the USA has already let it known through its Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Brazil should once again play a prominent role in its region, notably by coordinating efforts among South American countries in order to find a solution to the political crisis in Venezuela.

Miguel Verde