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Montevideo, July 11th 2025 - 18:26 UTC

Brazil to look elsewhere in light of Trump's tariffs

Fávaro said alternatives were being sought for profuts that would become unaffordable to US consumers

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) has been entrusted with seeking new markets to replace placements that may be affected by US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs, in a move to minimize the measure's impact, Minister Carlos Fávaro co...

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Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández indicted in Insurance Scandal

Fernández reportedly favored an insurance broker friend with most government policies, blowing up the commissions paid

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Uruguay signs TAC with ASEAN countries

Lubetkin advocated for “establishing concrete collaboration between ASEAN and Mercosur”

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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on all Brazilian products

These tariffs can be modified, up or down, depending on the relationship with your country, Trump told Brasília

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Lula publishes strong reply to Trump's statements

Any unilateral tariff increases will be addressed in accordance with Brazil's Economic Reciprocity Law, Lula replied

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Bolsonaro claimed that such a measure would not have occurred under his administration

Bolsonaro respects and admires Trump's government

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In Krugman's opinion, the measures unveiled by Trump are also arguments for opening impeachment proceedings against him

Nobel laureate claims Trump's tariffs on Brazil politically motivated

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Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano will also be involved in a series of events marking 68 years of ties with Taiwan

Paraguay reviews options regarding refueling along Paraná Waterway

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France admits Uruguayans normally, but is unable to process visa requests for stays exceeding 90 days

Uruguayan authorities summon German, French ambassadors over passport crisis

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