Editorial: El País

• The BRICS+ group summit in Kazan represents a step forward for the organization and a diplomatic success for Putin.
• Despite western sanctions, Putin is not isolated, with about thirty countries having expressed their desire to join the group.
• The members of the BRICS+ criticize the current international order, symbolized by the United States and its allies.
• Despite the critique of Washington's position, the group does not represent an alliance or geopolitical bloc due to divergences among the partners.
• The group contains a mix of democracies and dictatorships, and also encompasses a range of economic and political positions.
• Although the Kazan summit is primarily political, it represents the discontent of a large part of the planet.

Conclusion: Although the BRICS+ is not a geopolitical alliance or a cohesive economic project, it's a sign of discontent that Western democracies should not ignore.

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