Tag: EU-Mercosur

Friday, August 9th 2019 - 10:58 UTC
Argentina must not be deaf to Falkland Islanders' voice, says ex deputy foreign minister

When dealing with the Malvinas issue, and its people, Argentina must stick to its diplomatic milestones and not feel attracted to push or take advantage of the UK which seems bogged in Brexit, or further isolated by the recent trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, argues Fernando Petrella, a deputy foreign minister with Guido Di Tella, ex-ambassador before the United Nations and currently head of the Argentine Foreign Service Institute.
Thursday, July 18th 2019 - 11:01 UTC
Macri praises Mercosur-EU deal for positive impact on quality of life to come

Argentine President Mauricio Macri said Wednesday in Santa Fe that Mercosur's trade agreement with the European Union (EU) “will have a positive impact on the quality of life of the people” and called for “the convergence” with the Pacific Alliance.
Thursday, July 18th 2019 - 09:39 UTC
Uruguayan President Vázquez underlines the importance of the EU deal for Mercosur

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez Wednesday highlighted in the Argentine city of Santa Fe the partnership agreement reached in the first semester of the year with the European Union (EU) as a very important achievement for Mercosur after 20 years of negotiations, 39 formal meetings and many other informal ones, for which he thanked the technical teams involved.
Tuesday, July 16th 2019 - 10:59 UTC
Mercosur expected to announce dropping of roaming charges in Santa Fe

The presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are expected to announce Wednesday the elimination of the roaming service charge when travelling to any of the Mercosur countries, it was reported.
Monday, July 8th 2019 - 20:26 UTC
Brazil hopes to expand chicken and pork sales to EU bases on the deal with Mercosur

A historic trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur last week is lifting expectations for Europe’s next mission to evaluate Brazilian chicken plants, an industry group said on Friday.
Monday, July 8th 2019 - 20:21 UTC
Brazilian auto exports expected to plunge because of Argentina's recession

Brazilian vehicle exports to Argentina are expected to plunge this year, and the industry could face threats from rising imports following a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, a major industry body said.
Friday, July 5th 2019 - 10:58 UTC
Bolsonaro insists, Europe has no authority to discuss environment issues with Brazil

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has rebutted European criticism over his commitment to the environment, saying he'd flown over Europe twice and hadn't seen “even a square kilometre of forest.”
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 16:54 UTC
Brazil anticipates more trade accords following on the Mercosur/EU deal

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo said on Wednesday that he expects two new trade deals to be signed between the trade bloc Mercosur and other regions in the second half of 2019, hailing a new era of openness in Brazil.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 07:52 UTC
Brazilian trade secretary praises Bolsonaro for the Mercosur/EU trade deal

Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretary Marcos Troyjo says that Jair Bolsonaro's government was decisive in pulling off the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.
Thursday, July 4th 2019 - 07:33 UTC
Amazon deforestation keeps advancing; Brazil warned about EU/Mercosur accord clauses on climate change

Deforestation in Brazil's portion of the Amazon rainforest soared more than 88% in June compared with the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of rising forest destruction under new President Jair Bolsonaro, who has called for the development of the region.