VOICED : Brasil y Uruguay piden flexibilizar al Mercosur

The Mercosur summit in Brasilia marks Bolivia's full membership. Paraguay and Uruguay propose removing internal trade barriers, addressing economic challenges from protectionist measures by Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela. Brazil and Uruguay advocate for more flexibility in external trade negotiations. The bloc aims to exchange proposals with the EU for a free trade area, a process initiated in 1999.

What significant event marked the Mercosur summit in Brasilia?

• The introduction of a new trade policy

• The signing of a peace treaty

• Bolivia's official entry as a full member

• The election of a new Mercosur president

Which countries proposed a plan to remove internal trade barriers within Mercosur?

• Brazil and Argentina

• Chile and Peru

• Paraguay and Uruguay

• Venezuela and Bolivia

What has caused a decline in internal trade within Mercosur in recent years?

• Protective measures by some member countries

• Increased global competition

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

Which countries are advocating for more flexibility in Mercosur's external negotiations?

• Chile and Peru

• Brazil and Uruguay

• Paraguay and Bolivia

• Argentina and Venezuela

What is the goal of the discussions between Mercosur and the European Union?

• To establish a military alliance

• To create a free trade area

• To develop a cultural exchange program

• To implement a joint environmental policy