Claudia Sheinbaum Heads to G20 Summit in Brazil

On November 17, 2024, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum departed from Mexico City to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking her first participation in such an event. She will engage with leaders from 19 member countries to discuss crucial global economic, social, and political issues.


Claudia Sheinbaum Heads to G20 Summit in Brazil

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced her participation in the G20 Leaders' Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18 and 19. This will be her first participation in such an important multilateral meeting since she assumed the presidency.

Sheinbaum departed from the Mexico City International Airport on a commercial flight to Brazil, where she will meet with the leaders of the 19 member countries of the G20, as well as representatives from the African Union and the European Union. The purpose of this summit is to discuss global issues of economic, social, and political relevance.

Claudia Sheinbaum's presence at this forum is crucial to positioning Mexico's interests and proposals on issues such as energy transition and sustainable development, contributing to discussions and decisions that will shape the future economic and political landscape globally.

The G20 Summit is a meeting of heads of state or government from the member countries, addressing issues such as global economic growth, financial stability, international trade, climate change, and poverty reduction. This forum consists of 19 countries and includes participation from the African Union and the European Union, representing the majority of global GDP, international trade, and the planet's population.