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Lula says mercosul-korea deal could be reached in 2026
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the trade agreement between Mercosul and South Korea could be concluded in 2026, following a meeting with South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung in Seoul. The two leaders agreed to resume negotiations stalled since 2021. The statement is part of Lula's Asia trip, which includes stops in India and the United Arab Emirates.
Following Brazil's congressional ratification, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the decree promulgating the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement on April 28, 2026, paving the way for provisional effect from May 1. At the ceremony, Lula highlighted multilateralism amid global tensions and announced submission of Mercosur-Singapore and Mercosur-EFTA deals to Congress.
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva proposed Portugal as a gateway for Brazilian companies into the European Union during a visit to Lisbon. Alongside Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, he defended the Mercosul-EU agreement and praised partnerships like Embraer's. The statement was made on April 21, 2026.
The Mercosur summit in Foz do Iguaçu ended in disappointment after the EU confirmed a delay in signing the long-negotiated trade agreement with the bloc, originally set for Saturday (20). As covered earlier from the EU side, Italy's reservations prompted the postponement; Brazilian officials expressed frustration but see signing possible in January 2026.
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The second day of Enem 2025 exams, held on November 16, recorded 30% abstention, higher than the 27% on the first day. The test featured nature sciences and math questions on everyday topics like Ozempic and climate change. In a press conference, Minister Camilo Santana announced a study for applying Enem in Mercosul countries from 2026.