EU parliament votes to challenge Mercosur trade deal

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Unions contentiousfree trade agreementwith South America in the blocs top court, a move that could delay the deal by two years and potentially derail it.

The European Union signed its largest-ever trade pact withMercosurmembersArgentina,Brazil, Paraguay andUruguayon Saturday. The agreement still requires approval before it can take effect.

Opponents,