Mexico is currently India's second-largest trade partner in Latin America, and Jaishankar made a case for attracting Mexican businesses to invest in the country.
While Latin American nations have lagged behind developed countries in their vaccine rollout programmes, Mexico & Chile have secured more doses than anyone else in the region.
Health ministries across the region say they are gearing up with equipment, distribution points and plans to mobilize the military. But many in the know are worried.
Home to 8% of the world’s population, the region accounts for a third of Covid infections & deaths. Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina are among the 10 worst-hit nations.
Brazil surpassed the US in new coronavirus cases last week, and the disease is now spreading in northern states such as Para, which accounts for 8% of global iron ore supply.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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