The partnership between CEBRI and FIESP resulted in the event "An analysis of Brazil's market losses in South America" and the publication "Participation of Brazilian products in the South American market", which sought to promote a debate on topics such as: the change in Brazil's market share in South America, the growing presence of China in the region and the role of other actors, such as the European Union, the competitiveness of the national industry, the role of international competition and extra-regional agreements, among others.