From Peru to Brazil, Belt and Road cooperation now reaches new milestones

By Wang Cong – Global Times

Whether because of the language barrier or limited local news coverage, people in Lima, capital of Peru, and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, appear to be unfamiliar with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), unlike many places in Asia and Africa, where mention of the BRI often prompts locals to raise their thumbs. 

In Lima, when asked whether they had heard of the BRI, some simply shook their heads. In Rio de Janeiro, when asked the same question, a local worker said he had heard of it but was unsure of its details, although he noted that Brazil and many countries in Latin America increasingly recognize the importance of boosting economic cooperation with China.

However, that does not mean there is a lack of interest in carrying out BRI cooperation.