Mercosur
MercosurSouth America Breaking News
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Foreign troops to Colombia?; US dollar weaker; Chilean Senator challenge; Chilean astronaut next April; IMF missions in Argentina; Fujimori prepares comeback; Another hat in the ring
Breaking News
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Krueger visits Brazil; Ciro Gomes threatens Lula; Uncertainties about World Trade
Argentina's presidency : Menem again? Surely some mistake?
The popular anger that toppled his predecessor has weakened President Eduardo Duhalde. With other politicians faltering, Carlos Menem could yet return
EU-Mercosur talks in Rio
The European Union has proposed trade negotiations with Mercosur be split into two phases: first a definition of basic rules and then market liberalization.
Mexico confirms leadership
Mexico clearly emerged in 2001 as the leading Latinamerican economy, leaving Brazil in a second place, according to the latest reports on the top ranked 500 companies of the region.
Chavez popularity plunges
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez popularity dropped to 32,3%, the lowest ever since the controversial populist former paratrooper took office three and a half years ago, according to the latest opinion poll taken by Datanálisis.
Breaking News
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Britain supports Uruguay's request;
Costly Chilean Congress; “Geometric progression” budget deficit; “Democracy and market economy”
Paraguay declared a state of emergency
Paraguay on Monday declared a state of emergency suspending some constitutional guarantees in response to coordinated demonstrations by farmers demanding the resignation of President Luis Gonzalez Macchi.
Galtieri and Human Rights
Former President of Argentina, General Leopoldo Galtieri, has at long last been arrested and charged with human rights crimes allegedly committed in 1980 before he became President in 1981.
From Boca Juniors to Casa Rosada?
Mauricio Macri, president of Argentina's most popular football team Boca Juniors, and head of a network of companies, is seriously considering running for the Argentine presidency next March 2003.
