Brasília – Since the beginning of this year, Brazil has settled BRL 1.3 billion [USD 234 million] in obligations with international organizations, the Ministry of Planning and Budget announced on Monday (14). According to the ministry, the country is now up to date with 62 external organizations.
The largest amount was paid to the United Nations (UN). Brazil also made contributions to UN peacekeeping missions. Since 2024, Brazil has been on the list of countries up to date with the organization. According to the ministry, in 2025 the country will continue to pay its obligations to the UN.
“The payments reinforce the country’s commitment to multilateralism, regional integration, and international cooperation in areas such as trade and finance, health, human rights, science and technology, environment, and sustainable development,” the ministry said in a statement.
According to the Ministry of Planning, the country also settled contributions to organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Mercosur Secretariat, the Organization of American States (OAS), the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), multilateral banks, among others.
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
