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Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur free trade deal

French farmers forced their way into central Paris with around 100 tractors on Thursday to protest the EU's intention to sign the Mercosur free trade agreement with South American nations, despite police blockades meant to keep them out of the capital.

The French Interior Ministry said about 20 tractors reached the French capital's city centre, with some parking near the Arc de Triomphe and others demonstrating in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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