EU-Latin America summit highlights divisions over Ukraine war, trade

EU sought to strengthen ties and counter China's influence, but divisions emerged over criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Some Latin American countries resistant to condemn Russia due to close ties.
No agreement reached on draft text condemning Russian aggression.
Trade deals like EU-Mercosur face obstacles over issues like deforestation and colonialism.
China's growing investments and Europe's colonial past shadow efforts to rekindle relationship.