Ideological Clash: Milei and Lula at the Mercosur Crossroads

(Analysis) Mercosur faced a pivotal moment during its latest summit, spotlighting stark political divides. Argentine President Javier Milei’s conservative thrust clashed sharply with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s diplomacy, suggesting turbulent times for the trade bloc. Milei’s unexpected no-show—the first-ever by an Argentine leader at such a summit—significantly shaped the event’s dynamics. While […]