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Mercosur and Canada resume free trade agreement negotiations after years of impasse

  What is happening between Mercosur and Canada? After more than a decade of stalled talks, the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and Canada announced in September 2025 the formal resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement. The decision was confirmed at a meeting between representatives of the two blocs during the United Nations General Assembly in New York and represents a strategic step toward strengthening economic ties between South and North America. This move is not just symbolic: it could pave the way for one of the largest trade agreements in the South American region in recent years, with direct impacts on the economies of millions of people—from farmers to small business owners. Why does this agreement matter? A free trade agreement between Mercosur and Canada has the potential to eliminate or reduce tariffs on thousands of products, facilitate investment, increase business competitiveness, and generate new job opportunities. For ord...
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Trump Considers Military Strike on Iran


 President Donald Trump is seriously considering a military offensive against Iran. Sources close to the administration revealed that the American leader met with his top national security advisers and raised the possibility of direct intervention in response to the recent exchange of attacks between Tehran and Tel Aviv.


With the situation spiraling out of control, the risk of a regional war has increased dramatically, putting pressure on markets and generating global diplomatic tensions.


💬 Direct Message: Trump Warns Khamenei with Aggressive Tone


Through his favorite platform, Truth Social, Trump sent a not-so-subtle message to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader.                     

> “We know where he is. He's an easy target. But for now, we're not going to eliminate him.”

 The statement was accompanied by another even more impactful one: Trump stated that the US has “complete control of the skies over Iran” and made it clear that American patience is coming to an end.

 》》》The Order Is Clear: “Unconditional Surrender”

 In a new post, Trump made his demand clear: Iran must surrender without negotiations.

> “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”

This stance further increases the tension in the conflict, signaling that Washington is ready to intervene directly and without concessions if Tehran does not back down.

》》》Target in the Crosshairs: Iranian Nuclear Facility May Be Destroyed

According to reports in the New York Times, the US government is evaluating the use of heavy weapons — including the powerful “bunker-busting” GBU-57 bomb — to attack an underground uranium enrichment facility in Fordo, Iran.


If authorized, the attack would represent an unprecedented military escalation, with unpredictable geopolitical consequences.


 》》》Pentagon Reinforces Military Presence in the Middle East


The US Department of Defense has already started moving pieces on the board: more warships and aircraft carriers are being sent to the region, in addition to reinforcements in anti-missile systems.


The US Armed Forces are already assisting Israel in intercepting Iranian projectiles, increasing direct involvement in the conflict.


》》》Silenced Differences: Netanyahu Avoids Conflict with Trump


Despite reports indicating that Trump would have blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose to adopt a cautious stance.


> “I would not jump to conclusions,” he declared, seeking to maintain strategic alignment with Washington without increasing public noise.


  》》》Global Impact: Stock Markets Fall and Oil Soars

  The climate of uncertainty is already affecting the financial market. The Dow Jones fell 0.7%, the S&P 500 rose slightly and the Nasdaq retreated. Oil prices rose a significant 4.3%, surpassing US$ 75 per barrel.


Fears of a wider confrontation in the Persian Gulf are worrying investors and global leaders, with the potential to shake the global economy.


》》》Global Expectations: All Eyes Turn to Washington


The world awaits Trump's next steps. New measures could be announced at any moment, and any sign of retaliation by Iran could light the fuse of a large-scale conflict.


The international community is watching with apprehension, while diplomats race against time to try to avoid the worst.




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