Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially promulgated the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. The treaty, which has been under negotiation for over 25 years, is scheduled to enter into force provisionally this Friday.
Brazil's Lula promulgates EU-Mercosur trade agreement
Wednesday, 29 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the current President of Brazil, serving his third term since January 2023. A prominent figure in Brazilian politics, he previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 and is a founding member of the Workers' Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores).
