Uruguay Urges EU to Finalize Mercosur Pact to Counter China

Published: July 7, 2026, 6:39 pm

Montevideo’s foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, has issued a direct warning to the European Union regarding the future of the Mercosur trade agreement. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lubetkin emphasized that the bloc must move forward with the pact to avoid losing its strategic foothold in South America to China.

The discussion highlights the growing pressure on international trade relations within the region. Lubetkin explored various political avenues currently available to Uruguay, while also addressing the broader geopolitical landscape, including attempts by Donald Trump to exert influence across the Western Hemisphere.

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