Brazil promulgates Mercosur-EU deal, completing domestic ratification of trade pact

Brazil promulgates Mercosur-EU deal, completing domestic ratification of trade pact

Brazil’s Congress on Tuesday promulgated the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, completing the final domestic step required for the treaty to take effect on the Brazilian side. The ceremony was led by Senate and Congress President Davi Alcolumbre, who framed the pact as a sign in favor of trade, stability and integration at a time of wars and commercial tensions.