Argentino Macri criticizes Venezuela at the opening of the Mercosur meeting | New

This was only the arrival at the Mercosul meeting, but already had the means to say goodbye. It was the last time that Michel Temer presented himself alongside his colleagues.

Uruguayan President Tabaré Vazquez said Temer played an important role in Mercosur. The founders of Mercosur are Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Venezuela is suspended for two years for non-compliance with democratic rules.

Argentine President Mauricio Macri reinforced criticism of the Venezuelan regime: it is a "dictatorship that has carried out a fraudulent electoral process, destroyed democracy under flags that caused so much damage to the region ".

He added: "It is necessary to work tirelessly for the release of political prisoners, for the respect of human rights and for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela."

Bolivian President Evo Morales, in line with the Venezuelan government, called for respect for the problems and the sovereignty of each country. In turn, Temer recalled that Mercosur was very different from what it was when he took office.

"We have replaced the block in the service of growing our economies, generating jobs in our countries and creating opportunities for all," said Temer.

In Montevideo, the heads of state bid farewell to Temer, but they are already preparing for the future. President-elect Jair Bolsonaro and members of the new government criticized Mercosur.

Brazil is the great strength of the group. Other countries know that Mercosur will go wherever Brazil goes.