pretentious climate agenda Joe Biden for the United States stable For the obstructionism of not only Republicans in Congress, but two Democrat senators strongly associated with the fossil fuel industry. this effect war in ukraineIt has also led the president to strengthen his support for the manufacture and distribution of these products. fossil fuelsFor both national consumption and export. Despite this, Biden is in his speech and agenda. the urgency to face the climate emergencyand this Thursday he and Vice President Kamala Harris, america summit Several initiatives to try to collaborate across the continent.
Offer Renewable Energy in Latin America and the CaribbeanThe main axis of Biden’s presentation, he set himself the following goal: 70% by 2030 Most of the energy produced in the region is obtained from renewable sources. According to sources from the White House before the official announcement, Barbados, Jamaica and Guyana will now join the 15 countries that have undertaken the objectives of this programme, with Argentina and Brazil promoting cooperation through this platform.
The other White House proposal put forward by Harris addresses these issues: US cooperation with the Caribbean Thus, these countries, which are among the directly affected countries in the region, climate crisis, they can face it as they develop clean energy alternatives and reduce emissions.
The US government’s plans came as the American Alliance for Economic Prosperity presented at the summit the day before. a few details and a few concrete commitments. But Washington has announced that it will work with the private sector, in addition to seeking financing from the private sector. regional development banks Freeing up funding so Latin American countries can run clean energy projects. And according to Administration sources, four of these assets will facilitate $50,000 million over the next five years support climate goals across the continent.
Immigration and democracy
The pursuit of unity and an image of leadership in tackling the climate emergency makes sense for the White House. And necessary. Because the summit was born battered by debates over the attendees, with the “dictators” of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela not being invited and many heads of state, including the Mexican president, refused to attend in protest. The debate has eclipsed the entire parliament, and it’s questioning whether it can result in a firm commitment on one of the key issues for Washington this Friday. migrations.
In any case, Biden arrived on Wednesday and delivered a message of resolute optimism. democracy which, he said, “under attack worldwide”. “We have an opportunity to unite around bold ideas and ambitious action and demonstrate to our peoples the incredible power of democracies to deliver tangible benefits and make life better for all,” he said in his keynote speech.
They were words that previously took on a special meaning. complex meeting what’s on her agenda this Thursday: her first bilateral meeting with Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian leader, an ally of Donald Trump, was one of the last heads of state to congratulate Biden on his victory over the Republicans. That same Tuesday, in a television interview, Bolsonaro called the legitimate results of these US elections “doubtful” and, ahead of Trump’s repercussions and his own polls appointment, also questioned the “doubtful” situation.The integrity of the Brazilian electoral system.
Amazon and choices
Bolsonaro was on the verge of not attending the summit in Los Angeles, and Biden sent a close adviser to invite him, to avoid another such significant absence. According to the AP report, the Brazilian leader agreed in return for Biden not asking him various questions. friction over elections but at the same time Amazon deforestationunder the populist mandate at the worst levels of the last 15 years. Illegal fishing and logging problems, which were also triggered during his presidency, once again became the focus of international attention with the disappearance of journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous groups expert Bruno Pereira.
Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan denied on Wednesday that the US president had accepted the terms. “No unlimited topics “It’s not bilateral,” Sullivan said, predicting that the Democrat would talk to Bolsonaro about “free, open, fair and transparent democratic elections.”