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Montevideo, January 19th 2026 - 15:36 UTC

 

 

EU-Mercosur trade deal could turn South America into a critical minerals powerhouse
The emphasis on critical minerals comes amid a broader geopolitical scramble for resources essential to green and digital economies

The free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) could help turn South America into a major player in the global market for critical minerals and rare earths, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš ŠefÄ...

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IMF keeps Argentina’s growth outlook at 4% for 2026 and 2027 amid fragile global balance
For Argentina, the IMF’s projections place the country above both global growth and regional peers
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With Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción
Milei called the deal “the most important achievement in Mercosur’s history” and said Argentina would continue to pursue additional trade initiatives beyond the EU agreement
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Delcy Rodríguez meets CIA director in Caracas
Ratcliffe traveled to Venezuela under instructions from President Donald Trump “to convey the message that the United States expects an improvement in the working relationship”
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Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Von der Leyen praised Lula’s commitment to “values important to us, such as democracy, the international rules-based order and respect for communities and sovereign nations”
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The set of stamps commemorates the Discovery Investigation and 100 years of marine science

South Georgia, Discovery Investigations: 100 Years Of Marine Science Stamp Release

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Felipe Arana, Argentine signatory of the Convention of Peace, 1850, that led to Argentine suspension of challenge campaign of British ownership of Falkland Islands

Falklands: website of the Islands’ Dictionary of Biographies 2025 success

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The official program runs from January 17 to February 22

Rio’s Carnival Kicks Off with 462 Street Parades and 6 Million Expected Attendees

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Despite his absence, the signing was hailed as a historic moment in EU-Mercosur relations and a significant step for regional economic integration

Orsi on Lula’s absence at EU-Mercosur signing: “Any absence does not leave a good impression”

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