In July, Brazil wrapped up internal inter-ministerial discussions regarding its response to the European Union (EU). Delays in finalizing the response arose due to conflicting interests among various governmental departments. On the 14th, President Lula approved the document, which was subsequently shared with other Mercosur members: Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. With a nod from all […]
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