Brazil assumes the presidency of ZOPACAS with the commitment to strengthening peace and sovereignty in the South Atlantic
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Published at: 08/04/2026 02:31 PM
This Wednesday, in a diplomatic ceremony for the consolidation of regional brotherhood, Brazil received from Cape Verde the presidency of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic (ZOPACAS). This body, founded in 1986 under the mandate of the United Nations, brings together 24 nations from Latin America and Africa with the shared objective of keeping the ocean a region free of nuclear weapons and away from the geopolitical tensions that affect other latitudes.
Faced with the current landscape of global instability and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, ZOPACAS has managed to preserve the South Atlantic as an area of neutrality and peace for four decades. The strategic vision of this block seeks to avoid major power disputes in the Southern Hemisphere, prioritizing the use of territorial and common waters for scientific and economic cooperation rather than military confrontation, thus guaranteeing an environment of stability for regional development.
In this regard, under the administration of the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian presidency intends to transform diplomatic commitments into tangible actions for the next three years.
The work plan will focus on three fundamental pillars: the strict protection of the marine ecosystem, the strengthening of mutual collaboration in areas of technology and defense, and the reaffirmation of regional sovereignty. This seeks to ensure that the management of ocean resources remains under the control of coastal nations, without external interference.
This new cycle under the leadership of Brazil seeks to deepen integration between neighboring countries on both sides of the Atlantic, consolidating “mutual aid” as the main tool to face common challenges.
By shielding the South Atlantic against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and encouraging economic exchange, Zopacas reaffirms its validity as a model of preventive diplomacy and collective sovereignty in the 21st century.
Mazo News Team