The Brazilian president mentioned ongoing talks with Canada, South Korea and Singapore

Members were previously aware of President Luis Lacalle Pou’s objections

Presidents from all member countries attended the summit for the first time since 2019

He opened the meeting criticizing the EU’s objections to signing the free trade agreement with the Latin American bloc

President Lula warned business people, saying he would vow to enforce it

Former first lady Sandra Torres is set to face off against anti-graft candidate Bernardo Arevalo in August

The bloc’s leadership will pass from Argentina to Brazil

He was accused of creating a movement to overturn the election result

Lacalle Pou spoke of the water crisis as tensions rise in the country