Tag: Mercosur

• Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 05:37 UTC

  Lula da Silva Confirms Paraguay the Promised Power Line and Bridge

  

  President Lula da Silva reassured Paraguay that Brazil will build the promised 500 kW power transmission line from the Itaipú dam to the capital Asunción, as well as a bridge over the Paraná River shared by both countries.

• Saturday, May 1st 2010 - 02:07 UTC

  Uruguay Pushing for an Indian Embassy in Montevideo

  

  Uruguay is pushing for a full Indian mission in its capital Montevideo, showcasing the country as the gateway to the region and to expand bilateral trade and economic relations, according to New Delhi reports.

• Thursday, April 29th 2010 - 07:50 UTC

  Chávez Calls for Venezuela’s Mercosur Incorporation Before Lula da Silva Leaves Office

  

  President Hugo Chávez expects Venezuela will be fully incorporated to Mercosur before Brazilian president Lula da Silva steps down from office next January first. The two leaders met Wednesday in Brasilia and also agreed to strengthen Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).

• Tuesday, April 27th 2010 - 17:53 UTC

  Brazil Promises to Insist on Paraguay for Venezuela’s Mercosur Incorporation

  

  Venezuela is an extremely important factor for the social and economic development of the region and Brazil will insist upon Paraguay on the need for the approval of Venezuela’s incorporation as full member of Mercosur, stressed Senator Romero Juca from the Brazilian ruling coalition.

• Monday, April 26th 2010 - 21:24 UTC

  Uruguay 2010 Soy-Bean Boom Crop Could be Just a One Year Record

  

  Uruguay is currently harvesting what is considered a record crop of soybean the ever expanding oil seed that as in neighbouring countries is taking over land from other exploitations and has made Mercosur the world’s leading producer and exporter.

• Monday, April 26th 2010 - 01:10 UTC

  Serra Calls for a More “Flexible” Mercosur; Claims it Limits Brazil’s “Sovereignty”

  

  Brazilian opposition presidential candidate Jose Serra—who leads in public opinion vote intention polls—reiterated his call for a more “flexible” Mercosur, effectively becoming a free trade area, because the current format limits Brazil’s sovereignty to sign agreements with other non member countries.

• Wednesday, April 21st 2010 - 03:04 UTC

  Brazil’s main presidential candidate considers Mercosur a “farce” and a “barrier”

  

  Brazil’s leading presidential candidate Jose Serra described Mercosur as a “farce” and a “barrier” for Brazil to sign trade agreements with other countries.