Brazilia interzice producția și vânzarea de foie gras: O 'primă încălcare' a acordului Mercosur

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has enacted a law banning the production and sale of foie gras, sparking criticism from France. The law addresses the forced feeding of animals, which is used to produce foie gras by fattening their livers. Violators will face prison sentences and fines. The legislation, supported by animal rights organizations, aims to protect animal welfare and follows a lengthy legislative process. France's foie gras producers argue this law violates trade agreements and threatens their industry, which relies on the Brazilian market. Brazil joins a small group of countries prohibiting foie gras production, implementing stricter measures than many European nations.