The Argentine Senate overwhelmingly passed the law ratifying the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union. This deal, 26 years in the making, was presented by the ruling party as a turning point for Argentina's international insertion. After over four hours of debate, the law was passed with 69 in favor, 3 against, and 3 abstentions. The opposition, primarily Peronist, backed the agreement but criticized the government for rushing the process and failing to include protective mechanisms for vulnerable sectors. The three 'no' votes came from the Peronist bloc: Juliana Di Tullio, Eduardo 'Wado' de Pedro, and Cristina López. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno watched the proceedings, and Senator Patricia Bullrich played a leading role in parliamentary coordination. President Javier Milei aimed for Argentina to be the first Mercosur country to ratify the pact. The focus now shifts to implementation, which still depends on decisions from the European side.
Argentine Senate Approves EU Trade Deal
The Argentine Senate ratified the historic free trade agreement with the European Union, a deal over 25 years in the making. Despite opposition support, concerns remain about protecting the national economy.
