Mercosur

Friday, May 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Environmental superstar Al Gore arrives in Chile

After months of build up, the wait is finally over. Environmental superstar Al Gore, a former U.S. senator and vice president, is finally visiting Chile ÃÂ¢€” albeit for just a handful of hours.
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguayan opposition questions the Mercosur Parliament

Members from the Uruguayan opposition claim that Uruguay's participation in the Mercosur Parliament, inaugurated this Monday in Montevideo, is unconstitutional and are appealing before the Supreme Court.
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cheaper second line AIDS drugs for developing countries

Former United States President Bill Clinton announced on Tuesday agreements with drug companies to lower the price of so-called “second-line” AIDS drugs for 66 countries of the developing world and to make a once-a-day AIDS pill available for less than one dollar a day.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
European MPs recommend “supranationality” to advance integration

A delegation of European MPs visiting Uruguay for the opening of the Mercosur Parliament called on the regional block not to fear “supranationality” which is needed to advance integration.
Sunday, May 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur Parliament formally opens in Montevideo

The Mercosur Parliament will hold its first formal session this Monday in Montevideo when 72 elected representatives, 18 for each founding member of the group, convenes in Uruguay's Legislative Palace to discuss regional policies.
Saturday, May 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Warship attack recalled. HMS Sheffield loss “unnecessary”

Argentina's first fatal strike against the British Falklands Task Force in May1982, sinking the air defence destroyer HMS Sheffield, has been recalled in media reports and dramatic recollections of men involved in the action.
Saturday, April 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
TAM Mercosur and TAP Portugal Announce Partnership

TAM and TAP Portugal, a Star Alliance member, are executing yesterday a Memorandum of Agreement establishing a comprehensive alliance that comprises several areas, taking advantage of the synergies arising from their respective networks, products and services in the routes connecting Brazil and Portugal.
Saturday, April 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
London forum gets the Falklands message across

THE second Falklands Forum held in London on Wednesday, April 18 has been described as, “a real eye opener,” and, “a most useful and constructive day,” by members of the UK press who attended the event.
Thursday, April 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
It's important to understand “Venezuela before and after Chavez”

Brazil's president Lula da Silva said on Thursday he believes in the ”existence of a South American spirit but not in Chavism (from Venezuelan president Chavez)“. However he admitted it's important to understand Venezuela, ”before and after Chavez”.
Wednesday, April 25th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur Parliament opens May 7 in Montevideo

Mercosur's Parliament will be formally opened next May 7 at Uruguay's Legislative Palace and in its first year will have an operational monthly budget of 30.000 US dollars, according to delegates from the five member countries.