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Portugal Positions Itself as Europe’s Gateway to Mercosur After New Argentina Financing Agreement

A new memorandum between Banco Português de Fomento and Argentina’s Federal Investment Council strengthens Portugal’s role as a bridge between Europe and South America as the EU–Mercosur agreement gains momentum.

May 5, 2026•5 min read

EU–Mercosur Deal Gains Strategic Importance in an Increasingly Fragmented Global Economy

The long-negotiated trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur is emerging as a key geopolitical and economic tool as global trade becomes more fragmented.

May 2, 2026