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Lubetkin Warns Bolsonaro on Mercosur Exit
Uruguay's foreign minister warns Bolsonaro leaving Mercosur would harm Brazil's economy.
In brief
Uruguay's foreign minister warns Bolsonaro leaving Mercosur would harm Brazil's economy. Uruguay's foreign minister says leaving Mercosur would cause major economic losses for Brazil. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Lubetkin warns Bolsonaro
Uruguay's foreign minister says leaving Mercosur would cause major economic losses for Brazil.
“It is not easy to leave Mercosur. There are too many interrelated agreements in the business sphere, and that would cause major losses for the Brazilian economy”
Mercosur exit challenges
Lubetkin says too many business agreements and mechanisms prevent quick Mercosur exit.
“And there are too many mechanisms that prevent such a quick exit”
Bolsonaro's Mercosur stance
Bolsonaro's campaign mentions freeing Brazil from Mercosur trade constraints.
“freeing Brazil from the shackles of Mercosur”
Venezuela relations
Uruguay won't restore ties with Venezuela until democratic election winner is confirmed.
“In no way, and we are not going to resume them”
The key point
Uruguay's foreign minister says leaving Mercosur would cause major economic losses for Brazil.
