Venezuela next Mercosur chair, but Uruguay will continue leading negotiations with EU

Wednesday, May 25th 2016 - 06:18 UTC

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Venezuela, in the midst of a most serious domestic political and economic situation, and with less foreign allies is scheduled to take the chair of Mercosur as of next June for the following six months. However it has been agreed that Uruguay will continue leading Mercosur negotiations with the European Union for a much delayed wide ranging cooperation and trade agreement. Read full article

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ChrisR
“Mercosur full members and associates, which are divided on to whether or not to apply the so called 'democratic clause' to the Chavista regime”

Of course they are!

It's a bit too close to home this 'coup' idea, using the LAW to oust a despot: it could happen to them.

If the Broad Fraud don't watch out there will be internecine warfare leading to civil unrest and calls for new elections.

I do hope so.
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