Stories for May 16th 2003

Friday, May 16th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines: Fresh approch from Argentina's next president - hopes councillors; Schedule for Tamar; Lyn crewman have been properly paid say Galfishing; Meat shipment passes; Tune In - FIBS Saturday night dedicated to 'Give a Quid to an Iraqi Kid'.

Friday, May 16th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina thanks Uruguay.

In a brief 24 hours visit to neighboring Uruguay, Argentine caretaker president Eduardo Duhalde who will be leaving office next May 25, thanked the Uruguayan government for all the support given to Argentina, “when we were a step away from the abyss”. Mr. Duhalde also admitted that the Argentine crisis had a negative influence for the Uruguayan economy, but now the “positive ripples” from Argentina will reflect in Uruguay.

Friday, May 16th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Mercosur-EU discussions.

The European Union and Mercosur will be exchanging this Friday the additional trade liberalization proposals that were requested following the last round of talks held in March.

Friday, May 16th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Mercosur - US 4+1 talks.

The presidents of Uruguay, Jorge Batlle and Argentina, Eduardo Duhalde coincided in the need of a stronger regional integration, starting with a reinvigorated Mercosur that could open the way for trade discussions with United States following the 4+1 model.