Lula announces US$120 million for construction of new Mercosur University in Iguaçu
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to visit the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná,...
July 4, 2023Topic
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Brazil dominates Mercosur with 72% of GDP
Brazil holds the largest share of Mercosur's GDP at 72%. In 2022, Brazil's nominal GDP reached US$1.92 trillion, while the...
July 4, 2023
Brazil to lead efforts to “de-dollarize” trade among Mercosur countries
As the largest economy in Latin America, the Brazilian government announced on Monday its commitment to spearheading efforts to promote...
July 4, 2023
Mercosur considers use of local currencies for intra-bloc trade
The Economy Ministers of Mercosur countries gathered to discuss the possibility of using local currencies for trade within the bloc...
July 4, 2023
Argentine Foreign Minister calls for Mercosur response to EU ‘green protectionism’
Argentina accuses the EU of green protectionism in Mercosur trade talks. The debate over environmental standards vs. market access. Expert...
July 3, 2023
Mercosur considers trade talks with China amid EU talks
Mercosur considers trade talks with China amid EU talks. Mercosur trade agreements coverage and expert analysis from The Rio Times....
July 1, 2023
Argentina advocates for healthcare self-sufficiency in Mercosur
The Argentine government has called on the countries of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to achieve self-sufficiency in the healthcare...
June 23, 2023 Brazil to present a counter-proposal to EU regarding Mercosur pact obligations
Brazil to present a counter-proposal to EU regarding Mercosur pact obl. Mercosur EU trade deal coverage and expert analysis from...
June 16, 2023
Mercosur Navies train in the Coamas 2022 exercise in Buenos Aires
The Argentine Navy hosted, in Buenos Aires, the South Atlantic Maritime Area Coordinator (Coamas) 2022 International Maritime Traffic Naval Control...
November 3, 2022