Tag: Walter Cancela

• Wednesday, June 10th 2015 - 06:53 UTC

  Uruguay says Brazil and Paraguay are ready to sign trade accord with Europe

  

  Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez said that Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay are ready to sign the long delayed trade and cooperation agreement between Mercosur and the European Union. Such an agreement has become one of the cornerstones of Vazquez presidency faced with falling exports and limited markets.

• Monday, June 8th 2015 - 09:11 UTC

  Uruguay's vice-president travels to Brussels to advance Mercosur/EU trade talks

  

  Uruguay's vice-president Raúl Sendic and Foreign minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa will be attending this week's summit of EU and Celac leaders scheduled in Brussels, which will also address in the sidelines, current EU/Mercosur negotiations for a wide ranging trade agreement.

• Friday, June 5th 2015 - 21:47 UTC

  Uruguay sacks ambassador over disagreements on Mercosur/EU trade policy

  

  Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez removed the country's ambassador before the European Union following comments on Mercosur/EU trade and cooperation negotiations which contradicted recent statements by foreign minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa regarding trade strategy and policy.