Mercosur

Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela/Brazil conflict strains Mercosur project

Mercosur faces its most serious political crisis following the spiraling conflict between Brazil and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who publicly announced a three months “ultimatum” for the definitive approval of his country's entry to the main South American trade block.
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“There are rules to belong to Mercosur, but none to leave”

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he was looking forward to talk with his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez to discuss the latest Mercosur misunderstandings but he also emphasized that there are rules to become a member of the trade group, but none to leave.
Friday, June 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur summit calls for unity and not much more

Mercosur presidential summit in Paraguay approved Friday steps to speed cross-border shipments of meat and vegetables on Friday, but postponed action on other key issues amid calls for greater unity.
Friday, June 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Growing controversy in US over corn ethanol vs food prices

The main ethanol lobby in United States, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA, said that the growing demand for renewable fuel based on corn is not responsible for the recent increase in milk and dairy products worldwide.
Thursday, June 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian Congress expects apology from President Chavez

Venezuela may need to apologize to Brazil's Congress if it wants to join Mercosur cautioned Brazil's Foreign Affairs minister Celso Amorim in an interview published Thursday in the capital Brasilia.
Thursday, June 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur summit amidst criticisms from junior members

Mercosur Foreign Affairs and Finance ministers met Thursday in Paraguay ahead of the presidential summit scheduled for Friday when the trade block's six months rotating presidency will pass from Paraguay to Uruguay.
Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur: Brazilian industry after review of Venezuela's entry

Several Brazilian industry organizations are strongly lobbying Congress and President Lula da Silva to stop the incorporation of Venezuela to Mercosur, on the terms originally agreed, according to Valor, a publication which usually reflects the interests of the industrial sector.
Tuesday, June 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lan Chile fined for &quotdominant&quot practices in Punta Arenas

Chile?s Free Competition Tribunal, TDLC, fined Lan Airlines and Lan Cargo the equivalent of 128.000 US dollars each for non competition practices in the transport of international cargo to Punta Arenas, where both companies have a “dominant situation”, according to the ruling.
Monday, June 25th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur Paraguay summit centers on Chavez' attitudes

A pilot experience between Argentina and Brazil regarding trade in local currency, reduction of asymmetries between senior and junior members and the official creation of the Bank of the South figure in the agenda for this week's Mercosur summit in Paraguay.
Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines:
Prince &quotbowled over&quot by Islands; Birthday honour for former AG; Islanders at C24; More Liberation PNs on the way; Coming up next week in Penguin News.