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Jul 2023
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Can South America and the EU agree a tra...

Bbc World Service
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Negotiations between the sides have been going on for 2 decades, with members of the Mercosur trade bloc meeting once again. We'll hear the latest from the talks in Argentina and why deforestation and beef wars remain hurdles ahead. Will Bain discusses this and more with senior freelance reporter Karen Percy in Melbourne, Australia and Sergio Guzman, Direc ... Show More
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