INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
de Janeiro marks a departure from established diplomatic norms
While the rotating G20 presidency allows for flexibility in invitations, this exclusion stands out as unusual and potentially
Some government sectors express concerns about potential constraints on public policy options that OECD membership might impose
education, anti-corruption efforts, and progressive taxation
These align with goals recognized by parts of the Brazilian government and private sector
Despite this, the current administration appears to be distancing itself from the organization.This decision may reflect a broader
geopolitical stance, possibly emphasizing a North-South divide
The OECD, with its 38 members including major developed nations and Latin American countries like Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica,
is sometimes perceived as U.S.-dominated.Brazil Excludes OECD from G20 Summit, Raises QuestionsThe exclusion of the OECD from the G20 summit
times.Interestingly, other countries continue to pursue OECD membership
Argentina has moved ahead in the queue, while Peru, Thailand, and Indonesia are actively seeking to join
OECD aspirations remains uncertain
The Brazilian foreign ministry cites a preference for organizations with a majority of developing countries or universal character among the
16 invited entities.These include institutions like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, BRICS Bank (led by former President Dilma
Rousseff), and various UN agencies
