EU and Mercosur advanced a long-delayed trade agreement, with Argentina as a key member and Bolivia expected to join.

The entities involved

• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
• Mercosur →

  South American economic agreement

  • India is negotiating trade agreements with Mercosur to seek market access and parity in vital markets.Mon 00:49
  • Ireland is the EU's highest user of fossil fuel fertilizer, and Irish beef faces threats from Mercosur imports.Fri 23:28
• Bolivia →

  sovereign state in South America

  • Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. acquired and operates mineral properties across Latin America, including assets in Bolivia and Hidalgo.Sun 20:39
  • Protests in Bolivia caused severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, and besieged the political capital, La Paz.Sat 19:52
• Argentina →

  country in South America

  • Slipknot's tour schedule includes performances across several Latin American countries, including Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.Mon 16:03
  • Argentina disputes Falklands territorial claims while RAF reinforces allies in the Middle East and bolsters Falklands protection.Mon 13:36

Related events

• Argentina and Mercosur are pursuing a comprehensive trade agreement, with Brazil being a major member of the bloc.Jun 18
• Mercosur is advancing multiple trade negotiations with Canada, India, Japan, and focusing on ties with EFTA and the EU.Jul 1
• The US remains the dominant trading partner and security reference for the region, while US law extends into Brazil's economy and the US negotiates flagship pacts affecting Mercosur assumptions.Jul 5
• Trade agreements have been reached and finalized with multiple partners, including Mercosur, India, Australia, Mexico, and the deals were announced during the Commission's annual address to the Parliament.Sep 14