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Deals with Mercosur and Vietnam include more carrots than sticks to enforce higher standards
Brussels and South American bloc hatch an agreement creating market of close to 800m people
Agreement 20 years in the making is a rare bright spot for global trade
European accord with Mercosur would be rare agreement amid global trade tensions
Once cut off from the world, Asunción is pursuing new diplomatic paths
Minister warns imminent elections could derail long-awaited pact
The trade deal has assumed great political importance for both Europe and Mercosur
Trump demands change but turning against rules-based order is potentially dangerous
Arguments rage in Congress and White House as Brussels keeps cool
Brussels sees a chance to clinch agreement with Mercosur despite beef dispute
Critics say trade deal with South America could harm EU farmers
French president takes swipe at Brussels’ approach to Mercosur deal
The EU seeks to assume the leadership role in the global system
Ortega says she has evidence of corruption by Venezuela’s president and allies
Mercosur and others call for dialogue and diplomacy not violence
Ministers trigger ‘democratic clause’ to send message after latest election
A purely symbolic EU deal with Mercosur would be a disappointment
EU negotiators hope to see deal with Latin bloc by end of the year
Negotiators gather for talks between EU and Mercosur
Former planning aide accused of trying to hide almost $9m in Argentine convent
Despite talk of ‘convergence with diversity’, Pacific Alliance and Mercosur take different paths
Brussels accused of rushing to make offers on quotas and tariffs
Cristina Fernández boycotts inauguration of successor
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