Mercosur

Friday, November 21st 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Lubetkin foresees shift in trade difficulties for Uruguay

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin projected Thursday a major shift in the world's trade landscape, in which his country would need to focus on what to sell instead of to whom, given the surge of 31 tariff-free nations by 2026. Speaking to FocoUy, he framed the emerging trade environment as “practically entering a free trade area” with key global blocs.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Argentina launches “Paraná Plan” to target Waterway crime

The Argentine Government has launched the “Paraná Plan,” a major interagency initiative designed to curb federal crimes and reinforce border security along the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, a vital trade route increasingly exploited by transnational criminal organizations.
Monday, November 17th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Maybe Argentina-US deal is ”an advantage,” says Orsi

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi pointed out that the recently announced Reciprocal Trade and Investment Framework between Argentina and the United States placed his country in a position where it is “best to be attentive, maybe it's an advantage.”
Saturday, November 15th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Argentina-US deal shakes up Uruguay

The recent announcement by Washington and Buenos Aires of a joint trade agreement has generated controversy in Montevideo, where it is perceived as a violation of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) rules, so the government of President Yamandú Orsi will monitor the case closely.
Monday, November 10th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
French minister vows to block EU-Mercosur FTA out of concern for its farmers

France has once again cast a negative note on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard stated emphatically that her country would not sign a deal that “condemns its farmers.”
Friday, October 31st 2025 - 10:12 UTC
Argentina strengthens border controls targeting Brazilian gang members

Argentine authorities have reinforced the country's borders with Brazil, in case gang fighters pushed by local law enforcement might intend to escape through any of those crossings, following the controversial raid earlier this week in two Rio favelas.
Tuesday, October 28th 2025 - 09:16 UTC
Uruguay welcomes outcome of Argentina's midterms

Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone said on Monday that the landslide victory by Argentine President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) in Sunday's midterm elections would benefit his country with a more stable neighbor, resulting in a favorable environment for the economy.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Mercosur, Canada resume FTA talks

Canada and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) further explored on Friday a possible free trade agreement (FTA) during a meeting in Brasilia between chief negotiators and technical teams.
Thursday, October 2nd 2025 - 09:18 UTC
La Niña forecast to hit Uruguay's agriculture

Weather forecasters announced a high probability that the La Niña climate phenomenon will affect Uruguay during the 2025-2026 season, bringing significant challenges to the agricultural sector.
Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:10 UTC
Milei and Peña stand for “Western values” at conservative event in Asunción

Argentine President Javier Milei defended his fiscal adjustment policies and “Western culture” in meetings with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Tuesday.