‘Our agricultural sector is especially affected when it comes to meat – poultry and beef,’ Minister Hofmanas said. Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Ignas Hofmanas said Lithuania would not support the ratification of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Italian PM Meloni Is Concerned About the EU-MERCOSUR […]

The European Union finalized a deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the concerns of Italian farmers regarding the agreement between the European Union and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Greenpeace Warns of Environmental Impacts from […]

The deal will increase trade in pesticides with disastrous impacts on the Amazon and human rights, said Lis Cunha. On Friday, Greenpeace raised concerns about the negative impacts the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR could have on nature and people. RELATED: EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement Faces Hurdles Before Implementation By […]

This deal would eliminate tariffs on trade between 27 European countries and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The conclusion of negotiations for the association agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR is not yet the end of the road. Before it can come into effect, the agreement will face significant opposition in the EU […]

‘MERCOSUR is an example of how economic development can be reconciled with environmental responsibility,’ he stated. On Friday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the text of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR acknowledges the “environmental credentials” of South American countries. RELATED: MERCOSUR and EU Sign Free […]

The text must be translated into the various official languages of the European Union so that each EU country can ratify it. On Friday, the member countries of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the European Union (EU) signed a free trade agreement after nearly 25 years of negotiations. The deal faces strong opposition from […]

The National Federation of Agricultural Holders’ Unions recorded 85 demonstrations across the country. On Monday, Farmers took to the streets across France to protest against the trade agreement that the European Union (EU) plans to sign by the end of the year with the South American trade bloc Mercosur. RELATED: Brazil’s President Lula hopes for […]

From their position as international observers of the electoral process, the REDH denounced the violent acts generated by fascist elements

“We also hope for Venezuela to make a rapid return. The normalization of political life in Venezuela means stability for all of South America. This is why we hope the election runs smoothly and is recognized by everyone.” While visiting Bolivian President Luis Arce in Santa Cruz de la Sierra on Tuesday, Brazil’s President Lula […]