The Latest Breaking News from Mercosur

French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

South American free trade bloc Mercosur held its presidential summit on Monday in Paraguay without Argentina's President Javier Milei, who was in Brazil for a conference of Latin American conservatives. The snub was slammed as "complete foolishness" by Brazil's leader Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and underlines the political frictions…

Mercosur faces internal discord and stalled trade agreements, impacting regional integration.

The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei

"It is not possible for Venezuela to maintain a presence with countries where human rights are not respected," he said in a recent interview.

French President Macron raises concerns about EU-Mercosur trade deal, advocating for new agreement focusing on climate and health standards.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect the Amazon, is in the South American country for a three-day visit. Alongside President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, he'll launch a billion-euro green investment plan for the rainforest.