VOICED : BRICS inician cumbre en Fortaleza

The BRICS leaders convened for their sixth summit in Fortaleza, focusing on establishing a new financial architecture, including a development bank and reserve fund, to counter Western dominance. The group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents over 40% of the global population and 20% of the world's GDP. Despite their diverse economic profiles, BRICS nations have historically driven global growth, though recent years have seen a slowdown, particularly in Brazil and Russia.

Which countries are part of the BRICS group?

• Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

• Brazil, Russia, India, Canada, South Africa

• Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa

• Brazil, Romania, India, China, South Africa

What is one of the main goals of the BRICS leaders regarding financial architecture?

• To merge with the European Union

• To establish a development bank and reserve fund

• To eliminate all trade barriers

• To create a new global currency

What percentage of the world's population do BRICS countries represent?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

Which country was leading the growth within the BRICS group?

• Russia

• Brazil

• India

• China

What challenge is currently faced by BRICS countries like Brazil and Russia?

• Increasing population

• Declining economic growth

• Political instability

• Environmental issues