All posts tagged EU
Panama: Consolidation of its privileged partnership with the EU
Panama consolidates its privileged partnership with the EU; Panama Canal brings in $1bn to Treasury; Church mediates firefighters’ strike. Panama consolidates its privileged partnership with the EU The first-ever Panama-European Union forum took place on 6 and 7 December. Organized [...]
Economy: Brazilian economic growth predictions continue to fall
Brazil’s economic growth predictions continue to fall; Latin American poverty rates decrease in 2012; Latin American currencies will fall in value due to global economic uncertainty; Bolivia named the second-best climate for business in Latin America
Indigenous issues: EU-Central America association agreement. Who will benefit?
EU-Central America association agreement; ‘Penacho de Moctezuma’ is exhibited in Vienna; Indigenous Aztec calls for march on Vienna
Economy: Argentine inflation continues to rise
Private estimates show continued rise in Argentine inflation; Brazil to increase investment in education by US$1b; Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies warns of potential shock waves from European and US crises; Ministers meet in Colombia to strengthen Alianza Pacífico
Argentina 12/03/2012
The spat between Kirchner and Macri reaches new levels, the EU gives Argentina a ticking off, and a teachers’ strike leaves millions out of school.
Mexico 05/03/12
The EU and US offer their help in Mexico’s battle against organised crime; BP reaches a settlement with locals who lost out from 2010 oil spill; and El Tri lose 2-0 to Colombia in pre-World Cup qualifier.
Peru 06/02/2012
Conga criticism continues; new sanitation at Tacna; earthquake in Ica; Montesinos admitted to hospital; Anti-terrorism day rejected by Fujimoris…
Colombia 19/07/11
Major corruption scandal revealed in Colombia’s tax agency, EU vicepresident says it was impossible Uribe did not know about wiretapping, false positive convictions and Colombia knocked out of Copa America.
Central America 18/07/11
‘A “Stupid” Loss’: murder of Facundo Cabral prompts judicial retribution and provides food for thought regarding crime and security in Central America.
Paraguay 09/05/11
Mercosur/EU trade negotiations resume, whilst Anti-drug agency scores major cocaine apprehension and Paraguayan Vice-President joins EPP’s wanted list.
Central America 14/02/11
Nicaragua and Guatemala are set to play a key role in a new climate change investigation by the European Union.