# EU bans Brazilian beef imports over antibiotic use

The European Union has prohibited Brazilian beef imports starting this Thursday due to sanitary concerns regarding antibiotic use.

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The European Union has prohibited the entry of beef and other animal products from Brazil into its territory effective this Thursday. [^1]

The average daily tourist spending reached 195 euros per traveler in 2025, growing at a rate higher than the increase in arrivals. [^2][^8] Turespaña reported on 2026-01-01 that Spain is currently the first international destination for travelers originating from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands. [^3] LiuGong, a global manufacturer of heavy machinery, officially inaugurated its offices in Peru on 2026-03-09 and announced plans to increase local investments in mining, infrastructure, energy, and construction. [^4]

Brazil, identified as the world's largest beef producer and the country of churrasco, is now excluded from one of its main markets. [^5] Starting this Thursday, it will be impossible to find Brazilian steak on the shelves of European supermarkets. [^6] Spain maintains a very prominent position as a reference European destination for travelers from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. [^7]

LiuGong plans to transition from a commercialization-focused model to a localized structure with greater capabilities along the value chain, emphasizing localization, professionalization, and sustainability. [^9] Peru becomes the second wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong in Latin America, following the establishment of its first subsidiary in Brazil in 2008. [^10] Zheng Jin, president of the Board of Directors of Guangxi LiuGong Group, stated that the decision to establish a subsidiary responds to the potential of the Peruvian market due to its mineral and energy resources. [^11]

The European Union justifies this measure on sanitary grounds. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. The European Union has prohibited the entry of beef and other animal products from Brazil into its territory effective this Thursday. (elpais.com, News)
2. Spain registered new historical maximums in both international tourist arrivals and tourist spending in 2025. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Turespaña reported on 2026-01-01 that Spain is currently the first international destination for travelers originating from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. LiuGong, a global manufacturer of heavy machinery, officially inaugurated its offices in Peru on 2026-03-09 and announced plans to increase local investments in mining, infrastructure, energy, and construction. (Gestión, News)
5. Brazil, identified as the world's largest beef producer and the country of churrasco, is now excluded from one of its main markets. (elpais.com, News)
6. Starting this Thursday, it will be impossible to find Brazilian steak on the shelves of European supermarkets. (elpais.com, News)
7. Spain maintains a very prominent position as a reference European destination for travelers from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. The average daily tourist spending reached 195 euros per traveler in 2025, growing at a rate higher than the increase in arrivals. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
9. LiuGong plans to transition from a commercialization-focused model to a localized structure with greater capabilities along the value chain, emphasizing localization, professionalization, and sustainability. (Gestión, News)
10. Peru becomes the second wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong in Latin America, following the establishment of its first subsidiary in Brazil in 2008. (Gestión, News)
11. Zheng Jin, president of the Board of Directors of Guangxi LiuGong Group, stated that the decision to establish a subsidiary responds to the potential of the Peruvian market due to its mineral and energy resources. (Gestión, News)
12. The European Union justifies this measure on sanitary grounds. (elpais.com, News)

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