Tag: Mercosur

Saturday, August 3rd 2019 - 18:07 UTC
Bolsonaro's haircut a coarse gesture from Brazil to France's FM

Brazil's authorities maintained Friday President Jair Bolsonaro's haircut was not the reason for leaving France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in the lurch and argued it was all a matter of agenda.
Wednesday, July 31st 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Trump after a trade deal with Brazil, but Brasilia says any tariffs agreements must include Mercosur members

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will pursue a U.S. trade agreement with Brazil, suggesting a friendly relationship with President Jair Bolsonaro could help lower trade barriers between the two biggest economies in the Americas.
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 - 09:40 UTC
What did the Mercosur’s leaders say about Venezuela in Santa Fe?

The political and economic crisis in Venezuela was the center of the political debate among the heads of state that, this Wednesday, met in Santa Fe, Argentina in the Mercosur semi-annual summit, a block from which the Caribbean country is currently suspended. Neither Uruguay, Bolivia nor Chile addressed a word regarding the Venezuelan situation.
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.
Wednesday, July 17th 2019 - 10:47 UTC
Tabaré denies brokering meeting with Bolsonaro

Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez Tuesday denied having sought to meet privately with his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro during Wednesday's Mercosur summit in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Wednesday, July 17th 2019 - 10:10 UTC
Uruguayan State to manage Montevideo gas supply as Petrobras leaves country

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez and Petrobras CEO Roberto Castello Branco met Tuesday in Santa Fe, Argentina, to discuss a possible solution to the crisis affecting Montevideo's two gas suppliers, which are both subsidiaries of the Brazilian consortium.
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 15th 2019 - 18:37 UTC
Tabaré looks forward to bilateral meeting with Bolsonaro at Mercosur summit

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez is ready to hold a first-ever one-on-one meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro to discuss bilateral issues, during this coming Wednesday's Mercosur summit at the newly remodelled west wing of the historic Belgrano Railway Station in the city of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Tuesday, July 9th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
Mercosur/EU trade agreement very positive for the Brazilian meat industry

A trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc of countries could facilitate other agreements and open up new markets for Brazil’s massive beef-packing industry, a trade group said.