Mercosur

• Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 02:23 UTC

  EU-Mercosur trade talks: Scottish farmers present five main objections

  

  Scottish farmers have openly expressed their opposition to the ongoing trade talks between the European Union and Mercosur demanding guarantees on human health, animal health and food safety before any additional access for imported products from the South American block is agreed.

• Monday, November 8th 2010 - 02:28 UTC

  Mercosur forgot to integrate with the rest of the world, says Piñera

  

  Chilean president Sebastian Piñera said that Mercosur privileged integration among its members but forgot about integration with the rest of the world.

• Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 05:15 UTC

  Iran “partner” in the industrialization of Bolivia’s lithium reserves

  

  Bolivian President Evo Morales announced this week that Iran will “partner” in the development and manufacturing of the country’s lithium reserves, an association which had also shown interest from industry groups and governments of other countries.

• Monday, October 25th 2010 - 02:33 UTC

  Serra promises “substantial” changes to relations with Mercosur if elected president

  

  Brazil’s presidential opposition candidate Jose Serra promised substantial changes to the country’s foreign policy if elected next Sunday. He specifically mentioned Brazil’s lobbying for a seat at the UN Security Council, the functioning of Mercosur and relations with Cuba and Iran.

• Friday, October 22nd 2010 - 02:15 UTC

  Strong support from the European Parliament to trade talks with Mercosur

  

  Members of the European Parliament expressed strong support for expanding trade with Mercosur but subject to clear “red lines” to ensure food security and prevent further environmental damage, said a resolution adopted on Thursday.

• Wednesday, October 20th 2010 - 01:12 UTC

  Indian commerce chambers underline Mercosur business opportunities

  

  The potential for expanding trade and investments with Mercosur was underlined by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Fecci, following on last month’s visit to the region by a delegation of Indian business people.

• Wednesday, October 20th 2010 - 00:41 UTC

  Political agreement for a more democratic Mercosur parliament

  

  Mercosur reached a political agreement to review the composition and election of the group’s Parliament, Parlasur. Under the new system to be implemented in several years the number of seats will be increased based on proportional representation and members of Parlasur will be chosen by direct universal vote.

• Monday, October 18th 2010 - 20:52 UTC

  Falklands/Malvinas: Argentina thanks Mercosur partners for renewed support

  

  Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman thanked his Mercosur counterparts for “renewing their support towards Argentina for its legitimate, constant and unlimited right to claim the Malvinas Islands' sovereignty to the United Kingdom”.

• Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:03 UTC

  Timmerman and Amorim report to the Mercosur parliament in Montevideo

  

  Argentina and Brazil’s Foreign Affairs ministers, Hector Timerman and Celso Amorim are expected Monday in Montevideo to report to the Mercosur parliament on the current situation of the regional block and future steps.

• Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 00:04 UTC

  Mercosur/EU on track to reach an agreement by mid 2011

  

  European Union and Mercosur representatives concluded Friday in Brussels a new round of negotiations for an association and cooperation agreement for which they have proposed an ambitious work calendar extending until mid 2011, when the accord could be closed.