{
  "id": 3038820,
  "title": "Brazil enacts agreement to facilitate e-commerce in Mercosur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/brazil-enacts-agreement-to-facilitate-e-commerce-in-mercosur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Agencia Brasil",
    "slug": "agencia-brasil",
    "url": "https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/economia/noticia/2026-08/brazil-enacts-agreement-facilitate-e-commerce-mercosur"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil has formally adopted the Mercosur Electronic Commerce Agreement, which was first signed in 2021 by member nations including Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The primary aspect of this agreement is the elimination of customs duties on electronic transactions among individuals across the four countries. In addition, the agreement tackles personal data protection, cybersecurity, and electronic signatures to facilitate cross-border e-commerce. It took effect on Monday, August 24.\n\nThe Mercosur agreement integrates international standards to promote digital commerce within the region, aiming to alleviate hurdles for online transactions. The agreement calls for governments to implement measures to streamline digital trade, boost regulatory transparency, and prevent regulations that excessively curtail electronic activities. It also establishes the legal recognition of electronic signatures across Mercosur nations to simplify cross-border business and transactions.\n\nData protection is a crucial element of the agreement, with the participating countries vowing to uphold laws and administrative measures to shield personal information of e-commerce users. They also agreed to share experiences and best practices in data protection. For data transfer, the deal permits the movement of information across borders for commercial purposes, as long as personal data protection rules are adhered to. Furthermore, it prohibits requiring foreign companies to keep servers or data storage within a particular territory to operate locally.\n\nThe agreement also requires countries to take measures to safeguard consumers from unsolicited electronic messages, mandating opt-out mechanisms for receiving such messages. In terms of security, the parties pledged cooperation in cybersecurity, consumer protection, digital trade for small and medium-sized enterprises, e-government, and the exchange of information on regulations and industry statistics. The agreement stipulates that it will be reviewed every two years to keep up with technological advancements and international discussions on e-commerce.\n\nUpon enactment, Brazil has completed the internal process of integrating the agreement, which now takes effect in the country in line with Mercosur rules and national legislation.",
  "summary": "Brazil has enacted the Mercosur Electronic Commerce Agreement, signed in 2021 by the bloc’s member countries. Among the key provisions is the prohibition on levying customs duties on electronic transactions between individuals in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Personal data protection and cooperation on cybersecurity are also covered by the agreement, which takes effect this Monday…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Rio Times",
        "title": "Brazil Enacts Mercosur E-commerce Agreement Into Law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/brazil-enacts-mercosur-e-commerce-agreement-into-law",
        "published": "2026-08-24T17:38:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}