Tag: Mercosur

Saturday, December 23rd 2017 - 09:35 UTC
Chile calls for closer links between Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance

Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Heraldo Munoz called for closer ties between Latin America's two leading trade blocs. Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance should work more closely together, Munoz told the 51st Mercosur and associate members summit held this week in Brasilia.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 11:02 UTC
Macri sends message to the Venezuelan people and demands respect for human rights

Argentine president Mauricio Macri in Brasilia expressed full solidarity with the Venezuelan people, called for human rights respect and freedom for the political prisoners held by the regime of president Nicolas Maduro.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 10:58 UTC
“Mercosur, the most isolated and protectionist block in the world”

Mercosur is the most isolated and protectionist block in the world, said Argentine president Mauricio Macri on Thursday during a meeting with Argentine media, in Brasilia, in the framework of the current presidential summit during which the six-month rotating chair of the group will passed from Brazil to Paraguay.
Friday, December 22nd 2017 - 10:46 UTC
Mercosur divided on Jerusalem vote: Argentina and Paraguay abstained; Brazil and Uruguay supported

A resolution backed overwhelmingly by the United Nations has effectively called on the US to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The vote in support of the resolution was 128, nine against and 35 abstentions. The South American Mercosur block, currently holding a summit in Brasilia, voted divided, while Brazil and Uruguay supported the resolution, Argentina and Paraguay abstained.
Thursday, December 21st 2017 - 11:26 UTC
Egypt attends Mercosur summit in Brasilia

Egypt is attending the ministerial meeting of the Mercosur bloc in Brasilia to deliver a message about the importance of joining the group, Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Tarek Kabil said in a statement.
Thursday, December 21st 2017 - 11:12 UTC
EU stands firmly on its beef offer to Mercosur: 70.000 tons

The European Union's offer on beef in Mercosur trade negotiations has not been revised according to the EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan, who said a deal may happen in February. Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Wednesday, EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan said that the EU's offer on beef access for Mercosur countries has not been revised since December 5.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:22 UTC
CMA-CGM take over Mercosul Line from Maersk Line

The transfer of ownership of Mercosul Line from Maersk Line to CMA CGM. (Maritime Freighting Company-General Maritime Company), was completed on Friday. Mercosul is a leading player in Brazil's domestic container shipping market, with a fleet of four container vessels and around 290 people employed.
Thursday, December 14th 2017 - 05:53 UTC
Mercosur/EU accord will have to wait until 2018; Europe needs more time to assess latest proposal

Negotiations for a trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur will extend into next year, officials from both sides said on Wednesday, after the Europeans asked for more time to analyze proposed changes.
Tuesday, December 12th 2017 - 09:02 UTC
Irish and French argue “a win for Mercosur in agriculture is a loss for EU farmers”

Irish MEP and vice-president of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness is representing the European Parliament at the ministerial assembly on the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Argentina, which began on Sunday, and has warned that rushing towards a Mercosur/European Union deal would jeopardize the EU beef industry.
Monday, December 11th 2017 - 04:57 UTC
Mercosur/EU closer to an agreement but differences on new farm proposal remain undecided

The European Union’s farm chief pressed Mercosur countries to offer market access for EU wines, spirits, olive oil and dairy goods to help seal a free-trade agreement that has been in the works for two decades.