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Mercosur and EU announce agreement on free-trade deal

06-12-2024 13:02 Almost 25 years on from the first opening of negotiations, the the EU and Mercosur reach agreement for free-trade deal that will create a market exceeding 700 million people.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU reaches long-sought Mercosur deal despite French objections

06-12-2024 12:47 European Union and Mercosur bloc clinch trade deal despite objections of France, which will try to block process; Signing and ratification process could take as long as 18 months.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula: Brussels, not Paris, will decide EU-Mercosur trade deal

27-11-2024 23:29 Blockbuster deal between the 27-country European Union and Mercosur countries – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – will not be decided only by France, declares Lula.

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil

20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

06-09-2024 11:59 Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, says Paraguay.

Mercosur trade bloc

Uruguay applauds Argentina’s shift of stance on Mercosur

05-09-2024 13:15 Argentina indicates it is willing to shift its stance on Mercosur trade bloc negotiations, drawing praise from Uruguay.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Mercosur leaders slam Milei's absence from summit

09-07-2024 09:44 Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, Luis Lacalle Pou and Santiago Peña criticise Argentine leaders decision not to attend a Mercosur presidential summit.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Mondino tells Mercosur peers that bloc needs ‘adrenaline shock’

08-07-2024 13:03 Argentina’s Foreign Minister tells her Mercosur counterparts that trade bloc needs an “adrenaline shock” to realise its “untapped potential” – yet President Javier Milei still won’t attend presidential summit.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei shuns Mercosur summit and awkward meet with Lula

01-07-2024 15:00 Argentina’s President Javier Milei pulls out of upcoming Mercosur summit in Asunción and potentially awkward meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Bloomberg

Inflation near 300% wipes out tourists’ deep discounts

13-04-2024 17:13 Surging inflation threatens to crimp a key source of tourism revenue as foreigners opt for other destinations.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

World’s top fertiliser maker plans exit from Argentina, Chile

13-04-2024 16:59 Nutrien, the world’s largest maker of fertilisers, says it is looking to sell its retail operations in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Mercosur tensions: Uruguay rage overshadows hope for EU deal

08-03-2024 11:43 Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou slams Argentina, Brazil governments for blocking his free-trade deal with China; Lula and Spanish PM Sánchez optimistic about long-trailed EU despite impasse.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

30-01-2024 18:15 Growing farmer protests in Europe and strong opposition from France damages push for EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Macron asks EU’s Von der Leyen to stop Mercosur trade deal

30-01-2024 07:27 French President Emmanuel Macron asks European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen to end the current round of negotiations over free-trade deal between EU and Mercosur trade bloc.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Scholz, Milei in favour of swift conclusion to EU-Mercosur deal

09-01-2024 20:42 President Javier Milei spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday, with the two calling for a swift conclusion to the European Union-Mercosur trade deal.

WATERWAYS

South American neighbours slam Argentina over river tax on Paraguay

11-09-2023 21:18 Argentina’s neighbours have sharply criticised its tax against commercial boats travelling through the key Paraná River, backing Paraguayan objections.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off

06-09-2023 09:47 Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.

DRUG-TRAFFICKING

Bolivia says huge manhunt closing in on accused drug-lord

02-08-2023 12:59 Bolivian authorities conduct massive operation to capture alleged cocaine-trafficker Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera, wanted on drugs charges in several countries.

MUSIC

Argentine urban music conquers the world – Duki, Nicki Nicole, Bizarrap lead way

21-07-2023 15:31 Wave of Argentine musicians including Bizarrap, Duki, Emilia Mernes, Nicki Nicole and Wos are selling out shows and shining in the northern hemisphere.

Business

Spanish multinational Inditex exits Argentina by franchising Zara

20-07-2023 12:16 Spanish giant Inditex has decided to transfer the management of its brands' operations in Argentina and Uruguay mainly due to import restrictions.

Ukraine war

EU faces setback in Latin America as Ukraine conflict impacts influence

17-07-2023 18:49 EU's efforts to strengthen influence in Latin America face hurdles due to the Ukraine conflict

SUMMIT IN PUERTO IGUAZÚ

Mercosur meet ends with disputes over EU deal, trade, Venezuela

07-07-2023 12:49 Argentina, Brazil take aim at EU's environmental trade deal terms; Uruguay and Paraguay expose rift with Brasília and Buenos Aires over Maduro regime’s treatment of opposition politician in Venezuela.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Lula vows to grow Mercosur amid Uruguay flak, Argentina crisis

05-07-2023 11:00 Plans to strengthen and expand the Mercosur trading bloc hit by disagreement among its members over several topics, including Venezuela and free-trade agreements with other markets.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Uruguay steps up criticism of Mercosur at Argentina summit

04-07-2023 13:56 Uruguay steps up criticism of Mercosur at key summit, saying internal trade barriers are hurting exports to Argentina while the bloc's regulations prevent it from signing an agreement with China.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur summit opens as EU trade deal hangs in the balance

03-07-2023 08:33 Four regional presidents set to meet at key Mercosur summit in Puerto Iguazú, with talks over free-trade deal with the European Union dominating the agenda.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula: Brazil 'will not give in' on public procurement in EU-Mercosur deal

26-05-2023 11:25 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared Thursday that Brazil "will not give in" in talks over the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.

CURRENCY WOES

Chileans, Uruguayans cross border to take advantage of low prices

04-05-2023 18:27 Citizens from neighbouring countries cross borders to go shopping; Increased visitor numbers seen in Mendoza, Río Negro and Entre Ríos as day-trippers cash in on currency woes.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'Suárezmania' in Brazil as Uruguayan shines at Grêmio

21-04-2023 18:45 Since joining Brazilian club Grêmio, veteran Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez has taken the city of Porto Alegre by storm.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change link uncertain in Argentina’s severe drought

16-02-2023 14:02 New study by the World Weather Attribution finds that while climate change likely exacerbated Argentina's ongoing dry spell, it has not necessarily caused a decrease in rainfall.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Fernández expects Mercosur, EU to close trade deal soon

29-01-2023 10:31 The Mercosur trade group and the European Union will reach a trade agreement soon, declares president during German chancellor's visit to Buenos Aires.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Lula urges sealing of EU-Mercosur trade deal before China talks

26-01-2023 00:49 Lula demands Mercosur seal a free-trade agreement with the European Union before moving onto talks with China.

Diplomacy & Trade

Lula in Uruguay: Meeting with Lacalle Pou and a wink to the opposition

25-01-2023 13:10 Brazilian president arrived in Montevideo on Wednesday to meet with Luis Lacalle Pou; Talks regarding the Mercosur trade bloc dominate, but Lula also delivers a nod to the country’s opposition by meeting major figures of the left.

CELAC SUMMIT 2023

Lacalle Pou voices discontent at CELAC summit

24-01-2023 21:35 Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou delivers forceful remarks at “ideological” CELAC summit, declaring that “there are countries here that do not respect democracy or human rights.”

Trade Agreements

Brazil: Uruguay's agreement with China would 'destroy' Mercosur

23-01-2023 15:57 Free-trade agreement between Uruguay and China would destroy Mercosur by contradicting the bloc's integration policies, declares Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.