# Lubetkin Warns Bolsonaro on Mercosur Exit

> Uruguay's foreign minister warns Bolsonaro leaving Mercosur would harm Brazil's economy.
- Title: Lubetkin Warns Bolsonaro on Mercosur Exit · MercoPress
- Summary: Uruguay's foreign minister warns Bolsonaro leaving Mercosur would harm Brazil's economy. Uruguay's foreign minister says leaving Mercosur would cause major…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Uruguay's foreign minister says leaving Mercosur would cause major economic losses for Brazil.