The 48th summit of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) continues in Brasilia. The participating countries are expected to codify a proposal to accept Bolivia into membership in the regional trade bloc. Also under consideration is a Free Trade Agreement with Europe, although some member countries are opposed to the proposal. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stressed the need to strengthen regional financial cooperation through the recently created Bank of the South. teleSUR [ Ссылка ]
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