EU delays trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc as farmers protest
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.

EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.



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Son of a former president promises ‘capitalism for all’ after 20 years of socialism and seeks to resume ties with US.
Voters headed to the polls amid fuel shortages, inflation and expectations of a market-friendly shift.
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
After two decades of left-wing governments, Bolivia’s presidential run-off will usher in conservative leadership.
Drug gang suspected in torture and murder of two young women, and a 15-year-old girl, in crime that shocks Argentina.
US President Trump also places Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar and Venezuela on list of states who failed to fight drugs.
Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round.
In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of ‘terrorism’.

Bolivia is heading to its first ever presidential run-off vote after an election that confirmed the ousting of the left-