Tag: Luis Alberto Lacalle

Tuesday, May 17th 2016 - 06:23 UTC
Falklands hopeful of improved relations with Argentina, Gilbert House tells BIMR conference

Falkland Islands remains hopeful of improved relations with the new administration of Argentina and cooperation in the many areas of mutual interest such as fisheries and connectivity, but sovereignty of the Falklands is not for negotiation, reads the Gilbert House report to the 46th British Isles and Mediterranean Region Conference, which opened on Sunday in Jersey.
Monday, March 7th 2016 - 04:26 UTC
Montevideo/Falklands/Malvinas air link is “viable”, says ex Uruguayan president

Uruguay's former president Luis Lacalle Herrera said that an air bridge between Montevideo and the Falklands/Malvinas Islands is 'viable' and was optimistic about such an opportunity in the near future.
Friday, February 26th 2016 - 01:36 UTC
“Falklands people voice must be heard”, says Uruguayan former president visiting the Islands

Luis Alberto Lacalle, the Ex-President of Uruguay, is currently in the Falkland Islands on a week-long tour, along with Uruguayan Elected Representative Mario Jaime Trobo. Lacalle served as President from 1990 to 1995 and Trobo is presently a Member of the International Affairs Committee.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:23 UTC
Former Uruguayan presidents disenchanted with Mercosur but divided on the path to follow

Four former elected Uruguayan presidents openly discussed Mercosur revealing an overall disenchantment with the regional political and trade group but with different emphasis as to what was the path to follow.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 06:28 UTC
Two Uruguayan ex-presidents openly support the new Paraguayan authorities

Uruguayan former presidents Jorge Batlle and Luis Alberto Lacalle came in support of the current Paraguayan authorities and political process and claimed the only “coup” was that of Mercosur against Paraguay. They also questioned the removed president Fernando Lugo’s ‘pitiful reaction’ and statements.
Friday, May 25th 2012 - 07:01 UTC
Three former presidents admit Mercosur has failed and has Uruguay ‘trapped’

Three former Uruguayan presidents recommended the current administration that without abandoning Mercosur, it should look at major trade blocks associations but at the same time a strong self criticism is needed because maybe the problem is not in Mercosur but in Uruguay.
Monday, December 19th 2011 - 03:30 UTC
Mujica “submissive”, “obsequious” with Argentina, claim Uruguayan opposition

Uruguayan opposition called the government of President Jose Mujica “submissive” and “obsequious” with Argentina for having announced it was barring Falkland Islands flagged vessels from the port of Montevideo.
Friday, July 30th 2010 - 03:21 UTC
The “good chemistry” between Mujica and CFK crucial for the agreement

The Uruguayan government and opposition expressed deep satisfaction with the agreement reached with Argentina for the monitoring of the River Uruguay which did not include ‘detrimental sovereignty issues’ and sealed the end to a long standing conflict.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 04:10 UTC
“Wake Up Call” for Uruguay’s Ruling Coalition in Sunday’s Municipal Elections

Uruguay’s ruling coalition received a “wake up call” from voters during last Sunday’s municipal elections, admitted Vice President Danilo Astori. The Broad Front managed to retain five, probably six, of the 19 regional governments (departments) in which Uruguay is divided, while the opposition took the rest.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 01:26 UTC
Kirchner Receives Unanimous Support to Become UNASUR Secretary General

Former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner received Monday the unanimous support from country members of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR, to become the organization’s secretary general, overcoming differences of previous meetings.