Lovitură pentru Franța: Brazilia interzice foie gras și pune în pericol Acordul Mercosur • Newsweek România

Brazil's President Lula has enacted a law banning foie gras production and sales, sparking criticism from France. The law addresses animal welfare concerns related to force-feeding practices. Violators face imprisonment and fines. This legislative move threatens the Mercosur trade agreement, as France views it as a breach of recent trade accords. Animal rights organizations supported the law, highlighting the high mortality rates associated with foie gras production. Brazil joins a small group of countries prohibiting foie gras, implementing stricter measures than some European nations.