Mercosur

Thursday, December 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chile life expectancy increases to 78, says UN report

Chile now ranks 27th worldwide with a life expectancy of 78.3 years, according to a U.N. report on average ages in 177 countries. The figure represents a four-year increase since 2000. Chile has also moved past the United States, which fell to number 29 with an average life expectancy of 77.9.
Wednesday, December 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UK clears positions in Antarctic & Falklands' sea shelf claims

Britain has yet to decide whether it will claim Antarctic territory sea bed but the UK remains and will remain fully committed to environmental protection of Antarctica, following on the spirit of the Antarctic Treaty one of the great successes of international relations in the last fifty years, said British Ambassador in Argentina John Hughes.
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
The FARC guerrillas demand resignation of Colombian leader

The Colombian Marxist-oriented guerilla group FARC has demanded the resignation of the country's president, Alvaro Uribe, to secure the release of hostages, among them the French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt. The guerilla commander released the demand in a statement carried on the internet.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands outlines Plan 2008-12 with nine key “themes”

A draft Islands Plan 2008-12, setting out the Falkland Islands government's ambitions and promises for the next five years, has been issued for consultation with the community and stakeholders.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands praises British Foreign Office

Falklands'Councillor Mike Summers has praised the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for their “unwavering message” on sovereignty.
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Distension minuet for Vazquez and Cristina in Montevideo

Contrary to what happened a week ago in the Argentine Congress, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Uruguay's leader Tabare Vazquez made no reference to the pulp mill conflict and exchanged praise and polite gestures during the 34th Mercosur presidential summit held Tuesday in Montevideo.
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur signs first out of region trade accord with Israel

Israel signed Tuesday in Uruguay a free trade agreement with Mercosur, the first ever the South American trade group subscribes with a country outside Latinamerica. Israel's Deputy Minister and Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce Eliahu Yishai traveled to Montevideo for the event.
Monday, December 17th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur summit challenge: how not to deepen differences

Mercosur presidential summit which begins Tuesday does not have much to show besides an unfinished agenda, pending proposals and a list of issues that if openly debated can prove explosive for an already anemic trade group.
Sunday, December 16th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Morales praises reform plan rejected by half of Bolivia

Bolivian President Evo Morales has formally received a new draft constitution, ahead of two referendums due on its reform measures.
Saturday, December 15th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur and Israel to sign free trade accord on Monday

Mercosur and Israel will subscribe a free trade agreement, parallel to the group's two day presidential summit scheduled for next week in Montevideo, Uruguay, when Argentina will be taking the six months chair.