Mercosur

• Monday, October 30th 2023 - 21:20 UTC

  EU/Mercosur trade agreement expected to be signed next semester, with Belgium presiding EU Council

  

  Spain's acting Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, Hector Gomez has anticipated that during this semester, in the framework of Spain's presidency of the European Union Council, some of the “main differences” in negotiations for the trade agreement with Mercosur are expected to be “closed”, but foundations will be solidly established, which means the signature of the accord will be delayed until the next semester

• Monday, October 30th 2023 - 09:38 UTC

  Lula tells Pedro Sanchez to make a last effort on EU-Mercosur deal

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a telephone conversation last week that he was keen on finalizing the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur.

• Friday, October 27th 2023 - 08:53 UTC

  Paraguayan President involves OAS in Paraná Waterway crisis

  

  Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has filed a complaint with the Organization of American States (OAS) against Argentina's “unacceptable” and “protectionist” decision to impose tolls on barges passing through the Paraná River waterway. However, he failed to mention the neighboring country during his appearance before the continental body's Permanent Council.

• Tuesday, October 24th 2023 - 08:55 UTC

  Paraguayan president says regional integration will not stop due to Argentine elections

  

  During a speech at the Wilson Institute in Washington DC, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted the importance of Mercosur in the face of the recent Argentine elections - regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 19 ballot - and greenlighted China's approach to the bloc.

• Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC

  Steady increase of eucalyptus pulp prices boosted by Chinese demand; jumps of US$ 50 and US$ 80 per ton

  

  Good news for Mercosur pulp industry. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus pulp since June, China has surprised producers and analysts by showing stronger than expected demand for the fiber.

• Friday, October 20th 2023 - 09:55 UTC

  Massa says future of Mercosur lies in Argentina's north

  

  Argentina's Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa said Thursday that the heart of Mercosur lies in the country's north and urged his supporters to “go for our flag” in Sunday's elections. Massa's remarks came during a campaign closing event at a factory in the city of Pilar, some 50 kilometers northwest of the capital. He also promised to improve salaries “and the purchasing power of the people” if Unión por la Patria (UP) wins.

• Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - 10:10 UTC

  Fuel shortages reported in Uruguay and Argentina

  

  Fuel shortages have been reported on both ends of the River Plate. But while supply is expected to be back to normal before the end of this week in Montevideo, Argentine rural producers are concerned that the lack of diesel might impact their activity shortly.

• Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 10:32 UTC

  Impoverished Argentines concern Uruguay's Chamber of Commerce

  

  As the summer season approaches and Argentina lives through a not-quite-unprecedented crisis, Uruguay's Chamber of Commerce and Services fears it may result in fewer travelers and ensuing economic losses when compared to other years.

• Tuesday, October 10th 2023 - 10:53 UTC

  Paraguay activates Mercosur cooperation to evacuate Israel

  

  Paraguay's Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that a joint mechanism within Mercosur had been activated to rescue nationals of all member countries trapped in war-torn Israel.

• Saturday, October 7th 2023 - 07:32 UTC

  Argentina/Brazil bilateral trade continues to fall, contracting 19,5% in September

  

  Trade between Argentina and Brazil reached US$ 2.1 billion in September, marking a 19.5% decline compared to the US$ 2.66 billion recorded in the same month last year. This fact was brought to attention in a report by Argentina’s Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC), which used official data from Brazil.