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8 de mar. de 2025Tendai Biti warns of an imminent financial abyss for Zimbabwe, predicting disastrous consequences for the constituent countries of the BRICS if they were to embark on 19 de sept. de 2025A former Zimbabwe finance minister said de-dollarization could result in an economic disaster. Zimbabwe has applied to join the BRICS bank, where there's debate about 17 de sept. de 2025HARARE – Former finance minister and opposition CCC top politician Tendai Biti has warned of further economic “disaster” if President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 20 de oct. de 2025To counter American financial dominance, the recently expanded BRICS group has explored potential means of de-dollarization. This would entail reducing the number of 22 de sept. de 2025Amid rising dollar risks, Brics states should integrate their currency and bond markets, and tax dollar transactions to promote local currency use. 16 de may. de 2025World trade is fragmenting into opposing blocks, warns the IMF. The BRICS and their allies are distancing themselves from the West. BRICS are attempting to de-dollarize 8 de mar. de 2025BRICS is pushing harder for de-dollarization in 2025, sparking concern among experts. Zimbabwe’s ex-Finance Minister Tendai Biti warns this could lead to financial disaster for 1 de nov. de 2025While BRICS nations discuss reducing dollar reliance, replacing it is unlikely anytime soon due to their reliance on U.S. markets, lack of a unified financial system, and China’s

Finance Minister Warns: BRICS De-Dollarization Could Lead to Disaster

Is the BRICS push for de-dollarization a viable solution or a recipe for economic turmoil? Recent statements from finance experts paint a concerning picture, highlighting the potential for disastrous consequences if pursued recklessly. This comes as the recently expanded BRICS group has explored potential means of de-dollarization to counter American financial dominance.

Zimbabwe's Former Finance Minister Issues Stark Warning

Former Zimbabwe finance minister, Tendai Biti, has repeatedly voiced strong concerns. As early as 8 de mar. de 2025, Biti warned of an imminent financial abyss for Zimbabwe, predicting disastrous consequences for the constituent countries of the BRICS if they were to embark on widespread de-dollarization. The concern is echoed in reports dated 17 de sept. de 2025, stating Biti has warned of further economic “disaster” if President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s policies continue down this path.

Biti's perspective, articulated again on 19 de sept. de 2025, emphasizes that de-dollarization could result in an economic disaster. This is particularly relevant as Zimbabwe has applied to join the BRICS bank, where there's ongoing debate about reducing reliance on the US dollar. 8 de mar. de 2025 saw further articulation of this, with warnings that BRICS is pushing harder for de-dollarization in 2025, sparking concern among experts. Tendai Biti explicitly warns this could lead to financial disaster for all involved.

The Complexities of De-Dollarization: A Global Perspective

While the BRICS nations aim to reduce dollar reliance (20 de oct. de 2025), experts remain skeptical about the feasibility and potential repercussions. The IMF (16 de may. de 2025) warns that world trade is fragmenting into opposing blocks, with the BRICS and their allies distancing themselves from the West, further fueling the de-dollarization efforts. 22 de sept. de 2025 suggests a phased approach, advocating that BRICS states should integrate their currency and bond markets, and tax dollar transactions to promote local currency use amid rising dollar risks.

However, the challenges are significant. As reported on 1 de nov. de 2025, replacing the dollar is unlikely anytime soon due to BRICS nations' continued reliance on U.S. markets, the lack of a unified financial system within the bloc, and the significant influence of China's economy. The risks of precipitous action are clear: economic instability, currency devaluation, and a potential collapse of existing trade relationships. A carefully considered, gradual approach is crucial to avoid the disaster warned against by finance experts like Tendai Biti.

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