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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meet at Planalto palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 12, 2023

Video. Von der Leyen commits to concluding EU-Mercosur deal by end of year

Updated: 13/06/2023 - 19:34 GMT+2

The European Commission President toured countries in the region this week, as she looked to get backing for the long-delayed trade agreement.

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