A curated breakdown of the key developments, negotiations and perspectives shaping the Mercosur-EU relationship
Mercosur-EU
Dec 15, 2025
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19 min read
Budget earmarks probe closes in on former speaker Lira. The Bolsonaros lose their Trump card. We speak to the French ambassador in Brazil.
Jul 2, 2025
16 min read
While the free-trade agreement with the EU stalls, Mercosur finds a new partner. A massive hacker attack rocks the financial system. And the details of a new credit program for farmers
Nov 24, 2025
Jair Bolsonaro was arrested after trying to remove his ankle monitor. Brazil celebrates more US tariff cuts. Final COP30 decision viewed as a dud.
Sep 4, 2025
18 min read
The Central Bank vetoes the BRB-Banco Master deal. The latest from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The Bolsonaro trial completes its second day.
Aug 22, 2025
17 min read
A bill on terrorism poses a law-and-order test for President Lula. The EU and Mercosur continue their will-they-won’t-they relationship. An intra-BRICS payment system could be ready in September.
Jul 16, 2025
3 min read
Latest polls show Lula is gaining popularity by standing up to Trump. US launches investigation into alleged “unfair trade practices” by Brazil. In the Supreme Court, the IOF conciliation hearing ends without an agreement.
Jul 3, 2025
5 min read
Who are receiving Brazil’s “supersalaries”? Brazil takes over the presidency of Mercosur. And Uruguay seeks to revisit old border disputes
May 28, 2025
15 min read
Marina Silva’s Senate grilling turns personal. Avian flu scares deepen in Brazil. And agricultural lobbies have beef with French retailers
Apr 1, 2025
Intelligence agent admits to spy operation against Paraguay. A public bank takes a risky gamble. And Brazil’s latest push for the Mercosur-EU trade deal
Dec 6, 2024
23 min read
Mercosur-EU deal on the verge of completion. Unesco recognizes Minas cheese. Mariana effects still felt in Espírito Santo
