Mercosul
European union endorses trade deal with mercosul amid resistances
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The European Council approved the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosul on Friday (9), with support from 21 of the 27 member states, following negotiations started in 1999. Despite the progress, hurdles remain, including European Parliament approval and potential legal challenges from countries like France. Signing is scheduled for January 17 in Asunción, Paraguay.
France has suspended imports of South American fruits detected with pesticide residues banned in Europe, escalating tensions ahead of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement signing scheduled for January 12. The move, aimed at protecting local farmers, follows December's postponement and intensifies opposition to the deal.
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The United States intercepted and seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast on Saturday (20), days after President Donald Trump's total blockade announcement. The action, confirmed by US authorities, comes amid escalating tensions and marks the second in weeks. Nicolás Maduro's regime denounced it as robbery and vowed international measures.