This amount includes debts to “various organizations” left by former President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration, which President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva intends to settle.
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Lula has focused on restoring Brazil’s international presence and attracting investments by resuming an active role in fighting climate change and addressing human rights.
To this end, the ministry has disclosed that 480 million reais will be paid off this month, with the United Nations ($58.8 million) and U.N. peacekeeping missions ($264 million) being the main debts.
In addition, Brazil owes the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Suppose it fails to pay the 5.1 million euros owed to cover travel costs, studies, and other expenses related to its bid to join the organization by next month.
In that case, it could jeopardize its accession to the Paris-based rich countries club, according to Valor newspaper’s report on Thursday.
