Question 1

Which South American trade bloc recently reached a political agreement with the European Union for a partnership agreement, aiming to boost trade and modernize industrial sectors?

Accepted Answer

Mercosur

Question 2

Brazil and which other South American country have signed agreements to collaborate on technology and science, aiming to export knowledge and change their productive matrix?

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Argentina

Question 3

In the context of digital governance, which two South American countries are highlighted as leaders in advancing digitalization and are recognized for efforts in expanding connectivity and promoting digital education?

Accepted Answer

Chile and Brazil

Question 4

What emerging technology is a growing focus in South America's digital agendas, with countries like Brazil and Colombia developing roadmaps and policies related to its governance and development?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Reality (VR)

Question 5

Which international organization has identified Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil as leaders in digitalization within Ibero-America, according to a recent report?

Accepted Answer

OECD

Question 6

The EU-Mercosur agreement, concluded in December 2024, aims to significantly reduce import duties and includes provisions for what kind of cooperation, reinforcing environmental, social, and economic commitments?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development

Question 7

Which South American country has been involved in a dispute with the social media platform X, leading to court orders for account suspensions and a ban on the platform's access due to concerns over disinformation?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 8

The EU-LAC Digital Alliance, launched in March 2023, aims to deepen cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) across digital and what other related issues?

Accepted Answer

Space-related issues

Question 9

Which South American countries are particularly noted for exploring cooperation in space sciences, including satellite development and launch services?

Accepted Answer

Chile and Colombia

Question 10

What is the primary goal of the Brazilian government's proposed artificial intelligence investment plan for 2024, as mentioned in recent analyses?

Accepted Answer

Strengthening national capabilities and reducing dependence on imported tools

Question 11

The concept of 'cyberdiplomacy' is gaining traction in Latin America, with Estonia often cited as a model. Which of the following is a key aspect of cyberdiplomacy that Latin American countries are encouraged to adopt?

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Digital sovereignty and protection of privacy

Question 12

In 2023 and 2024, which of the following has been a significant concern in several South American countries' political campaigns, with reports of manipulated online content and the use of AI-generated material?

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Disinformation and electoral fraud allegations

Question 13

The 'Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean (eLAC)' is a platform for cooperation on digital transformation. What emerging technology has it placed a growing emphasis on in its current agenda (eLAC2026)?

Accepted Answer

Artificial intelligence

Question 14

Which South American countries were identified by the OECD as leaders in advancing digitalization, according to the report 'Prospects for the Digital Economy in the OECD in 2024'?

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Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil

Question 15

Regarding biosafety and biotechnology, which two South American countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2022 to strengthen collaboration on risk assessments of modern biotechnology products?

Accepted Answer

Argentina and Brazil

Question 16

UNESCO has unveiled an action plan to regulate social media platforms, with many regulators in which region expressing readiness to implement these measures to combat online disinformation?

Accepted Answer

Latin America

Question 17

The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement aims to integrate two of the world's largest economic blocs. Besides trade, what other key areas are being addressed in this agreement?

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Cooperation and political dialogue

Question 18

According to a study on research on AI and disinformation, which Latin American countries showed the most robust research output in this field?

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Brazil, Chile, and Mexico

Question 19

What is a key challenge for countries like Colombia and Bolivia regarding artificial intelligence, as highlighted in analyses of AI policy in South America?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that AI debate translates into real state capacity and governance

Question 20

The EU-LAC Digital Alliance supports a values-based digital transformation. What are some of the core principles it aims to foster in both regions?

Accepted Answer

Democracy, human rights, inclusion, and sustainability

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