Canada has announced a new travel alert for Brazil and several other countries, warning citizens to be vigilant due to high crime rates, potential kidnappings, and health risks. The advisory encourages travelers to prepare carefully, remain alert, and adapt plans as conditions in each destination shift.
In April 2024, Brazil's President Lula met Colombia's President Petro to strengthen cooperation in areas like Amazonian preservation and trade. Discussions covered sustainable development, environmental leadership in upcoming climate summits, and bolstering economic ties, highlighted by a USD 6.1 billion trade turnover in 2023. Their engagements reflect a strategic push for enhanced South American collaboration.