Free trade deal between EU and South American nations kicks off

European Union and four South American countries sign free trade deal starting May 1.
Deal covers 700 million people and 25% of global gross domestic product.
Opposition from farmers and environmentalists.
European Commission will enact deal provisionally, bypassing European Parliament.
Trade will begin in May and stop if European Court of Justice rules against it.
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