VOICED : Borrell advierte a Brasil que protección ambiental es crucial para acuerdo Mercosur-UE

Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, visited Brazil to stress the importance of environmental protection in advancing the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. He urged Brazil to adhere to its climate commitments, particularly those made at COP26, to combat deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. The EU-Mercosur trade deal, finalized in 2019, faces criticism in Europe, especially from ecologists and the agricultural sector, due to concerns over Brazil's environmental policies. Countries like France and Germany question Brazil's commitment to environmental protection. The agreement promises high environmental standards and socioeconomic benefits for both regions. Since President Bolsonaro took office in 2019, Brazil has faced international criticism for increased deforestation and Amazon fires.

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