Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EU

Uruguay's Foreign Minister, Mario Lubetkin, has called on the EU to ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, warning that delays could lead to increased Chinese influence in Latin America. He emphasized the strategic importance of the agreement for both regions and announced plans for a trade forum in December. Lubetkin cautioned that Mercosur will not wait indefinitely for Europe to act, as they seek to strengthen ties with multiple global powers.