VOICED : Mercosur reafirma diferencias sobre TLC pero busca evitar ruptura

The Mercosur summit in Montevideo highlighted the ongoing discrepancies among member countries regarding international trade agreements. Presidents from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay attended, while Brazil's president was absent. Discussions focused on Uruguay's desire to negotiate trade deals independently, causing tension within the group. Despite differences, there was a consensus on avoiding a breakup. The summit also noted the recent free trade agreement with Singapore and ongoing efforts to finalize a deal with the EU.

What was a major topic of disagreement among Mercosur countries during the summit?

• Cultural exchanges

• Environmental policies

• International trade agreements

• Military cooperation

Which country's president was notably absent from the Mercosur summit?

• Uruguay

• Paraguay

• Argentina

• Brazil

What was Uruguay's controversial stance during the Mercosur summit?

• Withdrawing from the bloc

• Proposing a new currency

• Negotiating trade deals independently

• Increasing military spending

What recent trade agreement did Mercosur finalize?

• With the United States

• With China

• With Singapore

• With India

What long-term trade agreement is Mercosur still pursuing?

• With the African Union

• With NAFTA

• With the European Union

• With ASEAN