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Latin American and EU countries want to conclude a free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur nations of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. But hurdles remain.

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March 28, 2024

Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is 'very bad' for both sides

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