«Terminada la reunión, los ministros _____ a firmar el tratado bilateral de cooperación».

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. procedieron

Analysis: The absolute participle clause 'Terminada la reunión' precedes a completed historical preterite action ('procedieron a firmar'). Answer: procedieron. Why not the others: 'procedían' is imperfect; 'procederán' is future; 'hayan procedido' is subjunctive.

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