Mercosur: The Legal Strategy of Business

Introduction

The Mercosur trade bloc is one of the most important economic and political developments in Latin America in recent decades. Comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, Mercosur has a combined population of over 290 million people and a GDP of over $2.5 trillion. The bloc has been a major driver of economic growth in the region, and it has also played a key role in promoting democracy and human rights.

The Legal Framework of Mercosur

The legal framework of Mercosur is complex and evolving. The bloc's founding treaty, the Treaty of Asunción, was signed in 1991, and it has been amended several times since then. The most recent amendment, the Protocol of Ouro Preto, was signed in 1994 and it entered into force in 1995.

The Treaty of Asunción established the Common Market of the South (Mercosur) and set out its objectives, which include:

• The free movement of goods, services, and capital within Mercosur
• The establishment of a common external tariff
• The coordination of economic and social policies
• The promotion of democracy and human rights

The Protocol of Ouro Preto further developed the legal framework of Mercosur. It established a number of institutions, including the Mercosur Council, the Mercosur Parliament, and the Mercosur Court of Justice. The Protocol also set out the rules for the free movement of goods, services, and capital within Mercosur.

The Legal Strategy of Business in Mercosur

The legal framework of Mercosur provides a number of opportunities for businesses operating in the region. By understanding the legal framework, businesses can take advantage of the opportunities that Mercosur offers and avoid the potential pitfalls.

Some of the key legal issues that businesses operating in Mercosur should be aware of include:

• The rules on the free movement of goods, services, and capital
• The common external tariff
• The rules on competition
• The rules on intellectual property
• The rules on environmental protection
• The rules on labor and employment

Conclusion

Mercosur is a complex and evolving legal environment, but it also offers a number of opportunities for businesses operating in the region. By understanding the legal framework, businesses can take advantage of the opportunities that Mercosur offers and avoid the potential pitfalls.

Why You Should Buy This Book

This book is a comprehensive guide to the legal framework of Mercosur. It provides a detailed analysis of the Treaty of Asunción, the Protocol of Ouro Preto, and the other key legal instruments that govern Mercosur. The book also discusses the legal issues that businesses operating in Mercosur should be aware of.

This book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in doing business in Mercosur. It provides the information that you need to understand the legal framework of Mercosur and to take advantage of the opportunities that it offers.

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