The president of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva He was received in Paris for his French couple Emmanuel Macron. This is a visit that seeks to press the signing of the agreement between MERCOSUR and the European Union (EU). This is the first visit of a Brazilian head of state to the Gallic country since 2012.
Da Silva arrived this Thursday and the two gave a press conference in which They highlighted their search to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, Although there are some points of disagreement. The main one is an agreement between Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the block of the block Twenty seven.
Lula da Silva and Emmanuel Macron met by the UE-Mercosur agreement
Lula asked Macron to open to the possibility of approving it and stressed those who believe that it would be the benefits of a consensus like that. And he added: “This agreement would be the best response that our regions could give before the uncertain context created by the return of unilateralism and tariff protectionism“
Lula said the latter in reference to the return of Donald Trump To the White House and the commercial war that unleashed with a good part of the countries of the world from the imposition of tariffs.
In March of this year, Lula received Macron in Brazil in context of A meeting that also sought to strengthen strategic ties between both countries. This time the signing of environmental, technological, defense and health agreements, among others.
However, Macron was reluctant to approve it. As he said, this could have an environmental impact that France seeks to avoid. “Mercosur countries are not at the same regulatory level,” he said.
Besides, He said he needs to “improve” the agreement so that French and European farmers can be protected in general. Macron experienced a strong rejection by the country’s agricultural sector, which raised his voice against the agreement.
“What will happen? It will not be better for the weather, but we will completely destroy our agriculture,” he said. In that sense, he advocated “respecting” farmers and to be “consistent” with their ambitions.
Jair Bolsonaro will be questioned at the trial for the coup attempt in Brazil
The former president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro will be questioned next week at the trial for alleged coupling attempt against the current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The novelty was announced Monday by the judge of the Supreme Court, Alexandre de Moraes.
In last February, the Attorney General of Brazil formally accused Bolsonaro of having led the assault attempt to the Plaza de los Tres Powers in Brasilia that took place on January 8, 2023. The former Minister and General Walter Braga Netto and another 32 people for their alleged participation were also denounced.
Source: Ambito
