Stories for February 8th 2011

Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - 05:03 UTC
Argentine industry warns: inflation is like a hard drug that creates “illusions and social tensions”

Argentina’s Industrial Union’s vice president, and FIAT Argentina’s head Cristiano Ratazzi, warned Monday that “inflation is like a drug that creates illusions but also social tensions”.
Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - 01:18 UTC
Brazil reaffirms links with Venezuela; calls for quick Mercosur integration

Brazil expects Venezuela’s full incorporation to Mercosur to be approved “soon” said Foreign Affairs minister Antonio Patriota during a meeting on Monday in Caracas with his peer Nicolas Maduro in Caracas to reaffirm strong bilateral links.
Tuesday, February 8th 2011 - 01:08 UTC
EU top official says “this is the moment” for a trade agreement with Mercosur

European Union Trade commissioner Karel de Gutch said Monday he strongly believes the EU will reach a trade agreement with Mercosur because “this is the moment” and both sides are committed to conclude negotiations positively.

Argentine industry warns: inflation is like a hard drug that creates “illusions and social tensions”