Bolivian Congress approves bill to join Mercosur
The approval of the protocol comes at a crucial time, as it coincides with Luis Arce's participation in the Mercosur summit in Paraguay, scheduled for next Sunday
Andrónico Rodríguez, president of the Senate, told the press: "We have managed to pass the bill that is Bolivia's accession to Mercosur, the law is already sanctioned and its immediate promulgation is assured."
The bill was approved by the Bolivian Chamber of Deputies in June and received final approval from the Senate on Wednesday night. The exact date of promulgation by President Arce has not yet been confirmed.
The approval of the protocol comes at a crucial time, as it coincides with Luis Arce's participation in the Mercosur summit in Paraguay, scheduled for next Sunday. In addition, the Bolivian president is scheduled to meet with the Brazilian President on Monday in Santa Cruz.
Bolivia's entry as a full member of Mercosur represents a milestone for the country. Mercosur, created in 1991 by the founding countries Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, seeks to strengthen economic and political integration in South America.
That would be the funniest moment of the entire history of the UK. Imagine the Tories with 0 seats. lol