Stories for July 8th 2002

Monday, July 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

“Sluggish negotiations”

Agriculture Ministers from Mercosur four full members complained during the group's summit in Buenos Aires about the sluggishness of negotiations to achieve a “genuine opening” of the European Union market to the area's agricultural commodities.

Monday, July 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil after more “discipline”

Brazil is determined to exercise the full weight of its political and economic strength in Mercosur during the coming six months with the purpose of a more effective decision making system and by insisting that joint trade talks with third countries are the only viable mechanism.

Monday, July 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from Argentina

Headlines:
Duhalde on the campaign trail; Mr. Lavagna's promises and warnings; Another IMF mission in Buenos Aires; Official unemployment 22%

Monday, July 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil: Hot News

Headlines:
“Brazil is the most stable economy”; Serious rival for Lula; Petrobras record production