BRICS emerge as a global governance powerhouse after Rio summit

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The 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, 2025, culminated in a powerful joint declaration with 126 commitments spanning finance, health, AI, climate, and governance reform. This marks a landmark step in positioning the bloc as an alternative counterbalance to Western-led institutions, amid growing U.S. protectionism and trade tensions .