Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, where they agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Lula invited Sheinbaum to visit Brazil for a meeting possibly in June or July next, focused on business opportunities and joint projects. Both leaders emphasized the importance of deepening economic ties between Latin America's two largest economies.
President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call with her Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which they established a series of cooperation agreements. According to the Brazilian Presidency, one of the main points was Lula's invitation to Sheinbaum to visit the country, which she accepted for a meeting possibly in June or July next, though the Mexican president did not officially confirm it.
The visit would include a private sector meeting from both countries to explore new business opportunities between Latin America's two largest economies. Sheinbaum reported that the conversation followed up on joint projects in economic development, education, and science, aiming to deepen relations in the energy sector in the future. They also addressed strengthening economic ties between Mexico and Brazil.
"Siempre es un gusto" (It's always a pleasure), Sheinbaum wrote on her X account after the call. Lula da Silva, meanwhile, insisted on the importance of deepening bilateral relations.
Brazil and Mexico have multiplied high-level contacts since Sheinbaum took office in October 2024. Lula has held Brazil's presidency since January 2023 and will run for re-election this year for a fourth non-consecutive term.
In April of last year, the two leaders met in Tegucigalpa on the sidelines of the IX Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), where they agreed to strengthen industrial relations between their countries. This rapprochement comes amid the trade war unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which has affected both Mexico and Brazil.
