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Montevideo, January 17th 2026 - 13:07 UTC

 

 

Mercosur and EU sign historic trade agreement in Asunción after 26 years of negotiations
The signing ceremony took place at the Gran Teatro José Asunción Flores, the same venue where the founding treaty of Mercosur was signed in 1991

On January 17, 2026, the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU) formalized a comprehensive association and free trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, marking the culmination of nearly 26 years of negotiations, according to international and regional news outlets.

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Delcy Rodríguez meets CIA director in Caracas
Ratcliffe traveled to Venezuela under instructions from President Donald Trump “to convey the message that the United States expects an improvement in the working relationship”
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Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Von der Leyen praised Lula’s commitment to “values important to us, such as democracy, the international rules-based order and respect for communities and sovereign nations”
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High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection
Among the immediate obligations, countries must conduct environmental impact assessments for planned activities beyond national jurisdiction
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Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Machado confirmed the move after leaving the US Capitol, following a packed schedule that included a closed-door meeting of more than two hours with Trump
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The finely crafted 1:52 scale model was built in Dnipro, Ukraine, by retired engineer Vitaliy Vrubel amid ongoing conflictx

Historic Endurance model unveiled in Stanley

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Venezuela had about 123,000 active personnel, roughly 8,000 reservists, and a core paramilitary force —the Milicia Bolivariana— of around 220,000 members

Venezuela announces Armed Forces “review and adjustment” after US attack

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Regional cooperation has also come into play, with Chile sending two light aircraft to assist Argentina in combating fires in the Los Alerces area

Wildfires continue in Argentine Patagonia; ten provinces on alert

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The laws are intended to strengthen diplomatic ties and military cooperation, enhancing emergency response and efforts against transnational crime.

Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security

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