BRAZIL PERSPECTIVE

Folha de S.Paulo and its readers are closely following the Hormuz crisis, not only for its geopolitical implications but also for its impact on Brazilian agricultural exports. Disruptions to global fertilizer and energy supply chains tied to the blocked strait directly affect Brazil's agribusiness.

The São Paulo media reports Trump's statements: he will guide neutral ships 'out of these restricted waterways' starting Monday, calling it a 'humanitarian gesture.' Iran confirmed receiving the US response to its 14-point plan via Pakistan. Iranian state media indicates Washington transmitted its response through Islamabad and that Tehran is analyzing it.

Brazil maintains neutrality in this conflict, seeking to preserve its trade relationships with both parties. The Lula administration has expressed support for a diplomatic solution but has refrained from publicly backing either side.