At the beginning of 2024, the huge agricultural mobilizations that paralyzed Europe froze the possibility of concluding the agreement, which was then compounded by the elections to the European Parliament.

We must consider how to carry out the transition without harming subsistence economies or the income derived from the export of extensive agricultural production.

The EU approved a proposal for the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, which aims to ensure that European companies take measures to respect human rights and mitigate environmental impacts within their operations. How could this affect the region?

Cooperation between the EU and LAC requires joint multilevel action with a comprehensive approach covering political, economic and social aspects. And analyzing the variables that affect food security allows for a better understanding of possible scenarios and the development of long-term strategies.

There are windows of opportunity to make progress in stalled diplomatic negotiations. But it is also important to seize the moment.

In December 2023, Brazil transfers the pro tempore presidency of Mercosur to Paraguay, and in the same month the deadline for concluding the agreement with the European Union expires.