Uruguay’s President, Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou, expressed his concerns about the protectionist measures within Mercosur and informed his fellow bloc members that Uruguay would continue its negotiations with China. As a result of this disagreement, Uruguay refrained from signing the joint declaration at the 62nd Mercosur Summit. This marks the fourth time the country has […]
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