Mercosur

Tuesday, October 24th 2023 - 08:55 UTC
Paraguayan president says regional integration will not stop due to Argentine elections

During a speech at the Wilson Institute in Washington DC, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted the importance of Mercosur in the face of the recent Argentine elections - regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 19 ballot - and greenlighted China's approach to the bloc.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC
Steady increase of eucalyptus pulp prices boosted by Chinese demand; jumps of US$ 50 and US$ 80 per ton

Good news for Mercosur pulp industry. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus pulp since June, China has surprised producers and analysts by showing stronger than expected demand for the fiber.
Friday, October 20th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Massa says future of Mercosur lies in Argentina's north

Argentina's Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa said Thursday that the heart of Mercosur lies in the country's north and urged his supporters to “go for our flag” in Sunday's elections. Massa's remarks came during a campaign closing event at a factory in the city of Pilar, some 50 kilometers northwest of the capital. He also promised to improve salaries “and the purchasing power of the people” if Unión por la Patria (UP) wins.
Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Fuel shortages reported in Uruguay and Argentina

Fuel shortages have been reported on both ends of the River Plate. But while supply is expected to be back to normal before the end of this week in Montevideo, Argentine rural producers are concerned that the lack of diesel might impact their activity shortly.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 10:32 UTC
Impoverished Argentines concern Uruguay's Chamber of Commerce

As the summer season approaches and Argentina lives through a not-quite-unprecedented crisis, Uruguay's Chamber of Commerce and Services fears it may result in fewer travelers and ensuing economic losses when compared to other years.
Tuesday, October 10th 2023 - 10:53 UTC
Paraguay activates Mercosur cooperation to evacuate Israel

Paraguay's Foreign Ministry announced Sunday that a joint mechanism within Mercosur had been activated to rescue nationals of all member countries trapped in war-torn Israel.
Saturday, October 7th 2023 - 07:32 UTC
Argentina/Brazil bilateral trade continues to fall, contracting 19,5% in September

Trade between Argentina and Brazil reached US$ 2.1 billion in September, marking a 19.5% decline compared to the US$ 2.66 billion recorded in the same month last year. This fact was brought to attention in a report by Argentina’s Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC), which used official data from Brazil.
Wednesday, October 4th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil to drastically cut dairy imports from Mercosur and ease taxes to promote domestic production

Brazil is planning to curb dairy imports from Mercosur countries. In the next few days, a decree will be published that will change the rules for tax benefits for dairies, agro-industrial companies, and cooperatives that participate in the Ministry of Agriculture’s milk program PMLS. The objective is to reduce tax incentives for companies that purchase dairy products from abroad.
Thursday, September 28th 2023 - 09:37 UTC
Cafiero: “No hypothesis of conflict” between Argentina and Paraguay

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Wednesday denied his country had any “hypothesis of conflict” with Paraguay despite recent controversies over tolls collected from barges sailing along the Paraná River Waterway and Asunción canceling all electricity supply from the Yacyretá hydroelectric power plant.
Thursday, September 28th 2023 - 08:46 UTC
Paraguayan Navy sailor wounded in clash with Argentine Coast Guard

A Paraguayan naval officer and two civilians were arrested Wednesday by the Argentine Coast Guard (PNA) following an incident at around 3 pm in the Paraná River near the PNA's Puerto Maní (Misiones) delegation that resulted in the seizure of a Paraguayan Navy vessel allegedly trying to smuggle fuel to the Paraguayan side.