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On the day Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of Mercosur, President Lula said the South American bloc serves as \u201ca refuge where we feel safe\u201d and shields its members from \u201cforeign trade wars.\u201d Speaking in Buenos Aires during the handover ceremony from Argentina, President Lula\u2019s remarks stood in stark contrast to those of Argentine President Javier Milei, who warned against the bloc becoming an \u201ciron curtain\u201d for its members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It was Mr. Lula\u2019s first visit to Argentina since Mr. Milei took office. The two leaders did not hold a bilateral meeting, although President Lula visited former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, signaling his political alignment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWhen the world becomes unstable and threatening, it\u2019s natural to seek refuge where we feel secure. For Brazil, Mercosur is that place,\u201d President Lula said during the 66th Mercosur Summit. \u201cOver more than three decades, we\u2019ve built a house with solid foundations, capable of withstanding storms. We\u2019ve established a network of agreements that now includes associate states. All of South America has become a free trade area, grounded in clear and balanced rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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According to President Lula, the bloc\u2019s Common External Tariff serves as protection against external trade conflicts. \u201cBeing part of Mercosur protects us,\u201d he said, adding that member states must work together to preserve their autonomy in an increasingly polarized global context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For its six-month presidency, Brazil has outlined five main priorities: strengthening trade within the bloc and with external partners, addressing climate change and promoting energy transition, advancing technological development, combating organized crime, and promoting citizens\u2019 rights. President Lula said Brazil\u2019s leadership will be a chance to reflect on \u201cthe place we aim to occupy on the new global chessboard.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standing beside Mr. Milei, President Lula renewed his support for deeper economic integration and reducing the bloc\u2019s dependence on the U.S. dollar. He advocated for a payment system using local currencies to facilitate digital transactions, lower costs, and reduce exchange rate risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Strengthening trade within the bloc and with external partners will be a top priority, he said, citing the need to integrate the automotive and sugar sectors into the customs union. \u201cDelaying this task means sacrificing the bloc\u2019s strategic potential in the production of electric vehicles and biofuels,\u201d President Lula said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He also announced plans to advance trade negotiations with Canada and the United Arab Emirates. Within the region, he emphasized the need to engage with Panama and the Dominican Republic, as well as update existing agreements with Colombia and Ecuador. He also called for Mercosur to turn its attention to Asia, which he described as \u201cthe dynamic center of the global economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In contrast, Mr. Milei emphasized that Argentina\u2019s top interest in the bloc is opening new markets for its exports. In his closing speech as outgoing chair of Mercosur, the Argentine president called for greater economic freedom within the bloc and more flexible internal rules. He insisted that Mercosur cannot remain \u201can iron curtain\u201d for its members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe urgently need more freedom. We\u2019ve left behind decades of stagnation. Mercosur\u2019s partners must decide whether they want to support the path we\u2019ve embarked on. Either we move forward together or alone,\u201d Mr. Milei said. In his view, the bloc should no longer be seen as \u201ca shield that protects us from the world, but a spear that allows us to enter global markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While neither leader directly criticized the other, the distance between them was evident. After the summit, President Lula visited Ms. Kirchner and posted a photo of them holding hands, wishing her strength in her \u201cfight for justice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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President Lula said his bond with Ms. Kirchner extends beyond formal relations. \u201cIt\u2019s a friendship rooted in mutual affection, shared political ideals, and a common commitment to social justice and fighting inequality,\u201d he wrote. Ms. Kirchner is currently under house arrest, serving a six-year sentence for corruption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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