Mercosur

Saturday, September 11th 2021 - 10:16 UTC
Azul returning to Uruguay in November from Porto Alegre

Brazilian carrier Azul will resume flights to Uruguay as of November 10 with the reopening of the Porto Alegre-Montevideo route four times a week.
Saturday, September 11th 2021 - 09:42 UTC
Uruguay's FM says other unilateral trade deals may be announced shortly

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Friday said that in addition to China there were several other countries interested in reaching one-on-one trade deals with his country.
Thursday, September 9th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil terminates bilateral shipping agreements with Argentina and Uruguay

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has decided to terminate both bilateral maritime transport agreements with Argentina and Uruguay, it was announced.
Wednesday, September 8th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Uruguay brokers one-on-one free trade deal with China hoping it will not affect Mercosur

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday announced his country had begun negotiations with China to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has been regarded as the beginning of the end of Mercosur.
Wednesday, September 8th 2021 - 08:52 UTC
Brazilian industry in bilateral trade talks with UK, wants to include Mercosur

The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry, CNI, has launched a Brazil/UK Task Group to explore and identify trade and investment opportunities in both countries, as part of the UK initiative to increase and open markets in the post-Brexit scenario.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
French President against EU-Mercosur deal over environmental concerns

France's President Emmanuel Macron Friday insisted his government would oppose the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur due to “incompatible” differences regarding climate issues.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 08:49 UTC
Paraguayan Chancellor waiting for after Argentine PASO elections to discuss reopening borders

Paraguay's Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo Friday insisted on discussing the reopening of the land borders with Argentina right after the Sept. 12 Open Primary, Simultaneous and Mandatory (PASO) elections.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 07:20 UTC
Soft drink manufacturer invests in Uruguayan free trade zone of Colonia

An investment worth US $ 64 million has been pledged by Pepsi Cola to increase production in the Uruguayan free trade zone of Colonia del Sacramento on the River Plate's East bank.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine exports to Brazil show almost unprecedented growth

Argentine sales to Brazil in August 2021 have reached their pinnacle in the last three years, but there is still a trade deficit. The country stands behind China and the United States in the list of suppliers to South America's largest economy, it was announced Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 31st 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Mercosur meat exports facing shortage of containers and regular vessels

Disruptions of global maritime transport and major rivers struck by insufficient water flow to allow vessels to navigate are threatening beef exports Mercosur, including Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, when prices for food commodities are rising all over the world.