👩‍🌾🌴🐒LatAm: can the «Mir» payment system expand in the region❕

👩‍🌾🌴🐒LatAm: can the «Mir» payment system expand in the region❕
The director of the Latin American Department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexander Shchetinin, stated that “Russia🇷🇺 is ready to cooperate with Latin American countries”. However, an analysis of the current situation suggests that the regional context presents complex conditions for such an expansion.

📌 In 2026, Mir cards operate in 13 countries in addition to Russia. In Latin America, these include Cuba🇨🇺 (cash withdrawals and cashless payments available), Venezuela🇻🇪 (cashless payments available mainly in tourist areas), and Nicaragua🇳🇮 (cash withdrawals available).

📌 At the moment, no other clear candidates can be identified in the region. A review of available information — including the Spanish-language internet segment — shows no signs of additional countries interested in adopting the system.

📌 Moreover, the geopolitical situation in the continent suggests caution. Even moderately left-leaning governments maintain a cautious approach toward deeper financial cooperation with Russia, while the current regional political landscape is often described as a “rightward shift.”

📌 In this context, even Brazil🇧🇷 — a member of BRICS — has not shown concrete interest so far in implementing the system.

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