The dollar loses ground: country surprises by announcing it will leave it behind

The hegemony of the dollar is no longer unquestionable. In different corners of the world, several emerging countries are starting to distance themselves from the US currency and seek alternatives that allow them to grow with greater financial autonomy. In Central Asia, Uzbekistan has surprised by joining BRICS+ and marking its distance from the dollar. This decision does not mean breaking ties with the West, but it does signal a shift towards a more diversified approach to international trade. The move by Uzbekis…