Paraguay's President Santiago Peña emphasized the urgent implementation of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, warning that delaying it would be a mistake amid geopolitical tensions. The agreement, signed last month, faces a judicial review by the EU, but Peña believes it can be provisionally applied. He criticized European opposition as rooted in ignorance and outdated views of Latin America, highlighting the region's development and potential to counter China's influence. Peña also noted that rejecting the deal would be a strategic blunder for Europe.