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Peña Urges Venezuela’s Mercosur Reintegration at UN Speech
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- Paraguay President Santiago Peña urged Venezuela’s reintegration into Mercosur during his UN General Assembly speech.
- Peña said Venezuela must achieve a genuine, lasting democratic transition with strong institutions and a thriving economy.
- Brazil signaled openness to Mercosur reintegration for Venezuela, with a source indicating Paraguay would likely lead the effort.
- Paraguay reopened dialogue with Venezuela after visiting Caracas, following the 2025 break in ties and Venezuela’s 2017 Mercosur suspension.