Which treaty created Mercosur in 1991?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Treaty of Asunción, signed by Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay
- Step 1: Mercosur is a South American trading bloc. Step 2. The founding members signed in Asunción in March 1991. Answer: the Treaty of Asunción. Why not the others: Tordesillas dates from 1494, and the others did not create Mercosur.
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