Jean Paul Prates, former president of Petrobras, posted an image and said that according to the current situation, Brazil is a "reliable supplier with potential for capacity expansion," and this advantage is becoming increasingly evident. He believes that the "bipolar structure" between the US and China is intensifying, which has significantly reduced the number of large oil-producing countries viewed by Chinese companies as "neutral" or accessible. Brazil has high-quality oil resources, and production from the pre-salt fields continues to rise. More importantly, Brazil has "institutional stability" and "no sanctions restrictions," which have actually made Brazil "the most important relevant oil supplier for China." He also believes that Petrobras is "the core pillar of Brazil's any sovereign energy strategy."
Prates is also a Brazilian lawyer and economist, as well as a senator. He may feel that Brazil has an opportunity coming. The US has openly violated Venezuela's sovereignty in broad daylight, kidnapped its president, and wanted to seize Venezuela's oil, which is very unpopular. He believes that the correct way for major countries to interact is "neither automatic alliance nor confrontation, but strategic autonomy."
Indeed, Brazil and China are key members of the BRICS, sharing common strategic thinking and interests. If Venezuela's oil exports to China are forced to be interrupted, Brazil is just right to take over the "baton." Brazil is the strongest country in Latin America. Former President Trump openly supported former President Bolsonaro and even tried to overthrow Brazil's government, but was thoroughly defeated by current President Lula. That's why Trump chose Venezuelan President Maduro. It seems that the Brazilians don't fear Trump's military actions, and their football is far superior to that of the United States.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853482137410588/
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