[Brazil] - Brazil to lead efforts to de-dollarize trade amongst Mercosur countries

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
As the largest economy in Latin America, the Brazilian government announced on Monday its commitment to spearheading efforts to promote
local currencies and reduce reliance on the US dollar in trade among Mercosur countries.The initiative will be undertaken during Brazil's
six-month presidency of Mercosur, which begins on Tuesday
Mercosur consists of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.Tatiana Rosito, the Secretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of
Finance, stated that the government aims to expand the Local Currency Payment System, which currently operates on a bilateral basis, to
encompass all trade within Mercosur.This will require integration
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