Stories for May 2010

Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 04:14 UTC
Chile/EU agree to improve energy cooperation and increase trade

Within the framework of the European Union/Latam leaders’ summit held in Madrid, the EU and Chile agreed to “improve and strengthen relations,” with a special focus on energy and trade, five years after the launch of the Association Agreement.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 01:20 UTC
Surprises in the genetic makeup of US Hispanic/Latino populations

A new study from researchers at New York University Langone Medical Center found that the imprint of European colonialism and imperialism is evident in the genetic makeup of today's Hispanic/Latino American populations.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 01:02 UTC
EU 27 and Latam/Caribbean 33 trade reached 140 billion Euros in 2009

Between 2000 and 2009, the European Union 27 exports of goods to the 33 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries grew more slowly than imports: exports rose from 59 billion Euro to 66 billion, while imports increased from 54 billion to 74 billion, according to a Europa press release on the eve of the Madrid summit.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 01:00 UTC
EU countries divided over extent of agriculture talks with Mercosur

While in Madrid the re-launching of trade European Union/Mercosur trade talks was announced, in Brussels, a meeting of the Agriculture Council showed how sensitive the issue is and how divided EU members are on market access for highly competitive produce from the South American block.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 00:40 UTC
HMS Portland on South Atlantic patrol after successful visit in Brazil

HMS Portland has taken up station in the British Forces South Atlantic Islands Joint Operations Area in the Falkland Islands. The Type 23 frigate took over from HMS York South Atlantic patrol duties.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 00:20 UTC
Black list for governments that violate press freedom

President Barack Obama has signed a law that requires the US State Department to compile a public list of foreign governments that violate press freedom.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 00:16 UTC
European Commission launches discussions on fishing limits and sustainability

The European Commission published Monday its report launching discussions on fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2011. The document sets out how the Commission intends to act on the scientific advice it receives on the state of fish stocks when proposing catch limits and quotas for next year.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 00:02 UTC
EU and Mercosur agree to re-launch trade talks next July

The European Union and the Latin American trade bloc Mercosur announced Monday that they were re-launching talks to create a free trade area of 800 million people. A tentative first meeting is scheduled for next July according to EU officials.
Monday, May 17th 2010 - 05:26 UTC
EU farmers led by France promise to lobby against concessions for Mercosur

European Union Agriculture ministers will be debating Monday on the impact of Mercosur/EU trade negotiations and the overall EU farm sector competitiveness.
Monday, May 17th 2010 - 05:22 UTC
EU and Mexico reaffirm and consolidate “strategic association”

The European Union and Mexico decided Sunday at their fifth bilateral summit, held in the Spanish town of Comillas, to take measures to give concrete content to their relationship, which they have jointly designated to be one of “strategic association”.