US to upgrade military ties with Brazil next week, say sources
Donald Trump is likely to give Brazil the status of ‘major non-Nato ally’ that will give it preferential access to US military equipment and technology
Brasilia — The US will strengthen military ties with Brazil to a level usually reserved for Nato allies during President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to Washington next week, boosting growing co-operation between the Americas’ two largest militaries, two Brazilian government officials said on Thursday. Bolsonaro will meet US President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday during a visit aimed at strengthening economic, political and military ties between his right-wing government and Washington. The status of “major non-Nato ally” (MNNA) gives a country preferential access to the purchase of US military equipment and technology, including free surplus material, expedited export processing and prioritised co-operation on training. Currently, 17 countries have MNNA status. Brazil would become just the second Latin American country to join their ranks after Argentina, which received the designation in 1998. Last year, Colombia became a Nato partner, allowing Colombian armed forces to ta...
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