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Montevideo, January 9th 2026 - 23:52 UTC

 

 

EU gives nod to Mercosur FTA despite fragmented France's rejection
Von der Leyen will sign the treaty in Asunción on Monday

A qualified majority of European Union (EU) member states voted Friday to approve the landmark Free Trade Agreement with the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). The decision marks a historic geopolitical shift, positioning the EU to counter rising US tariffs and Chinese competi...

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It is all-or-nothing for EU-Mercosur FTA in Brussels
If Italy votes “yes,” France will fail to reach the 35% needed o halt the initiative
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Copa announces resumption of Caracas route
The first flight is scheduled for January 13
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Venezuela releases political prisoners in first major gesture since Maduro’s capture
The Helicoide, located in Caracas, is also known as one of the largest torture centers in the Americas, according to various human rights organizations.
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Venezuela's new oil revenues to be spent solely on US goods
Washington wants to become Caracas' new main trading partner in lieu of Moscow, Beijing, or Tehran, Trump explained
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Mercosur Presidents do not need to attend the signing, but they will most likely be there, Lubetkin foresaw

EU-Mercosur deal to be signed in Asunción on Jan. 17

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Orsi thanked Butler for his donation

Uruguay: donated islands for environmental bilateral initiative

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The three leaders warned against the return of “outdated zones of influence” in the Western Hemisphere

Lula discusses Venezuela with Carney and Scheinbaum

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A similar incident affected Buenos Aires' downtown Aeroparque Jorge Newbery late last year

Repair works at BA's main airport to disrupt dozens of flights

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