Tag: José Mujica

Tuesday, February 18th 2014 - 21:33 UTC
Mujica exposed 'to contempt of justice' for refusing to pay Judiciary branch budget increase

The Uruguayan Judiciary branch warned President Jose Mujica that he is in contempt of justice for ignoring a budget bill that contemplates salary increases for judges and other members of independent government bodies.
Monday, February 17th 2014 - 10:00 UTC
Uruguay will appeal to a cut in state-run utilities rates, if necessary, to keep inflation under control

Uruguayan President Jose Mujica admitted that annual inflation would likely remain between 7 and 9% for the rest of his administration, above the government's target maximum, but he will appeal to a cut in state-run utilities rates if necessary to keep the index under control.
Monday, February 17th 2014 - 09:42 UTC
Uruguay and Venezuela will further increase energy related cooperation

Uruguay will renew the contract for the purchase of Venezuela oil and accept the stake increase of that country in a local bio-fuels corporation during the scheduled visit of President Nicolas Maduro to Montevideo next month; it was announced by the Uruguayan Foreign affairs ministry.
Friday, January 31st 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Mujica admits that with Argentina 'nothing is guaranteed, only change, one way or the other'

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said there is 'nothing guaranteed' in the coming talks with Argentina over a long list of bilateral issues, in reference to his meeting on Tuesday with president Cristina Fernandez in Cuba on the sidelines of the recent Celac summit. Mujica was interviewed by a Uruguayan television channel.
Thursday, January 23rd 2014 - 09:47 UTC
Almagro and Timerman discuss bilateral agenda and possible Cristina Fernandez-Mujica meeting

A meeting of the presidents from Argentina and Uruguay, Cristina Fernandez and Jose Mujica has not been agreed but is 'in the agenda' said Uruguayan foreign minister Luis Almagro following an hour long meeting with his counterpart Hector Timerman on Wednesday in Montevideo.
Tuesday, January 21st 2014 - 15:24 UTC
Mujica says Mercosur is 'seriously impaired” and admits resignation in relations with Argentina

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said that Mercosur is “seriously impaired” but it also has its strong points, and the fact Paraguay resumes full membership is very positive. Mujica was interviewed by a government financed newspaper, La República and again referred to the postponed Mercosur summit and the deteriorated relations with Argentina.
Monday, January 13th 2014 - 07:35 UTC
A frustrated Mujica calls for a readjustment of Mercosur legal framework

Uruguayan president José Mujica said that members of Mercosur must readjust the block's legal framework ‘to make it work’ so that differences among its partners can be resolved in an institutional framework. He insisted on a review and amendment of mechanisms with greater flexibility and more adapted to current circumstances.
Friday, January 3rd 2014 - 05:36 UTC
Mujica admits relation with Argentina is “at a standstill”: all depends on Cristina

President José Mujica admitted that Uruguay's relationship with Argentina is “at a standstill”, and suggested that improving relations was up to counterpart Cristina Fernández and her actions, since “I'm always open to dialogue”.
Friday, December 27th 2013 - 05:32 UTC
Uruguay's new Economy minister pledges continuity of current market friendly policies

Uruguay will continue to consolidate its market friendly policies, pledged incoming Economy minister Mario Bergara, 48. on taking office on Thursday surrounded by President Jose Mujica and Vice president Danilo Astori. He replaced Fernando Lorenzo who was forced to resign following a major scandal involving the failure and shut down of the country's flag air carrier Pluna.
Thursday, December 26th 2013 - 07:51 UTC
The Economist’s country of the year: Uruguay

Human life isn’t all bad, but it sometimes feels that way. Good news is no news: the headlines mostly tell of strife and bail-outs, failure and folly.