Joe Biden might make a quick stop in the Amazon rainforest before going to the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro next month People who know about the plans say he could meet Brazils President Lula in Manaus or Belem on Nov 16 or 17 (about a month from now)
This Amazon trip would take the place of a visit to Brasilia that Biden promised Lula when the Brazilian leader came to the White House roughly a year ago The two leaders will also be at the APEC meeting in Lima Peru just before the Amazon visit
The G20 summit where leaders from the worlds biggest economies get together is set for Nov 18-19 in Rio After that Lula will welcome Chinas President Xi Jinping in Brasilia
US officials have been checking out Manaus and Belem to see if they can handle a presidential visit — even though the trip isnt officially confirmed yet The White House hasnt said anything about these plans
Some interesting points about the possible visit:
- Its meant to replace an official trip to Brasilia
- It would happen right after the APEC summit in Peru
- US officials are already preparing just in case
- The Amazon is a key topic for both leaders
This visit could be a big deal for US-Brazil relations and talks about protecting the Amazon rainforest