Mercosur

Wednesday, July 5th 2017 - 02:29 UTC
Tabaré Vázquez concerned about Mercosur's political volatility

Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez Tuesday said that there are many internal problems in the countries that make up Mercosur, but that he was also “confident” that the main achievement this year will be the free trade agreement with the European Union.
Tuesday, July 4th 2017 - 02:57 UTC
Announcement in Madrid: EU-Mercosur deal likely by end of year

European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström said Monday in Madrid that the EU bloc “hopes to announce a political agreement for this Christmas in Buenos Aires” with Mercosur “even though technical aspects remain to be discussed.”
Wednesday, June 14th 2017 - 03:08 UTC
New Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie sworn in

Argentina's new foreign minister Jorge Faurie took the oath of office before President Mauricio Macri to succeed Susana Malcorra, who resigned due to “personal reasons,” but will cotinue to serve the government in a different capacity.
Tuesday, June 13th 2017 - 18:38 UTC
Macri hosts Portuguese PM in BA to boost bilateral ties

Antonio Costa arrived in the Argentine capital on Monday to launch a Federal Mining Plan and take part in a business forum at the Foreign Ministry, among other activities.
Friday, June 9th 2017 - 10:58 UTC
Germany and Argentina pledged to fight protectionism and reach a Mercosur/EU trade deal

Germany and Argentina voiced hopes Thursday for a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur as German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Buenos Aires. In talks with Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Merkel discussed bilateral commerce and efforts to strike a deal with the Mercosur grouping of South American countries.
Tuesday, May 16th 2017 - 10:46 UTC
Argentina joins Beijing's OBOR initiative to promote trade and peace; Macri begins official visit to China

Argentina is a great producer of food commodities and is capable of feeding 400 million people, president Mauricio Macri said addressing in Beijing the One Belt One Road, OBOR, international cooperation summit, the Chinese initiative to promote peace and trade, which convened 29 world leaders from all continents.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:57 UTC
Macri receives Italian president to boost “unique” links and EU/Mercosur talks

President Mauricio Macri met on Monday midday with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, who is in Buenos Aires on the first official visit by an Italian president to Argentina in 16 years. The two leaders underlined the unique links between Italy and Argentina and announced the re-launching of diplomatic and trade relations.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:04 UTC
Mercosur and Japan resume talks on trade and investment opportunities

Mercosur and Japan resumed trade negotiations and exchanged data on the state of their respective agendas regarding the IV chapter of the bilateral dialogue. and reaffirmed their commitment to continue with the talks. The delegations met in Buenos Aires at the foreign ministry, chaired by Argentina which currently holds the pro tempore chair of Mercosur.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 07:50 UTC
Mercosur resumes trade talks with Australia and New Zealand

Mercosur and CER (Closer Economic Relations), with includes Australia and New Zealand, resumed trade talks this week in Buenos Aires, with Argentina currently holding the South American block presidency chairing the meeting.
Wednesday, April 26th 2017 - 08:20 UTC
EU/Mercosur trade agreement “closer than ever”, says Spanish president Rajoy

The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur should intensify talks to reach a trade agreement this year, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Tuesday, urging haste after 18 years of negotiations.