Von der Leyen will meet the presidents of Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico on consecutive days

EU resistance to the deal is fading because of the Ukraine war – but French farmers bitterly oppose the deal

The bloc sees importance in securing access to Latin America’s raw materials in face of “increasing geopolitical challenges”

The visit seeks to strengthen Venezuela’s international productive agenda, president says

The chairman of the National People’s Congress, Zhao Leji, anticipated the country’s support

Chinese institutions will finance railways, power lines, projects on lithium and renewable energies, and sanitation works

Brazil is backing Argentina’s entry into the bank, its head Dilma Rousseff said

The economy minister announced a new imports regime that will stop Chinese companies depending on dollars to trade and invest in Argentina

Lula’s comments caused controversy between Latin American leaders as Venezuela is reintegrated into the region