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Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa can keep holding summits, but they aren't bringing about a new world order, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Andreas Kluth.
But then Lula singled out Venezuela s Nicolas Maduro for special state honours, a full-scale welcome flanked by the majestic, red-plumed Brazilian Presidential Honor Guard and all the pomp, respect and diplomatic protocol granted to distinguished friends and guests of the country.