Brazil blocks Venezuela's path to join major economic group
Venezuela-Brazil relations hit rough patch over failed BRICS membership bid. Brazilian officials face criticism from Caracas for their stance on recent election and economic alliance
The relationship between South-American neighbors got more complex after oct-30 when Nicolas Maduroʼs administration blamed Brazilian diplomats for damaging bilateral ties (claiming they work for US interests)
Brazilʼs stance against Venezuelaʼs BRICS membership became clear when a high-ranking foreign-policy advisor to Brazilʼs president spoke about the groups latest meeting in Russia: this added more complexity to already difficult relations between both countries
The diplomatic row started about 3 months ago after Venezuelaʼs presidential election results which many countries including Brazil questioned. Brazilian officials joined other nations in asking for election clarity; however their requests didnt get positive response from Caracas. The situation now shows signs of becoming a long-term diplomatic stand-off — with both sides refusing to back down from their positions
