Integration in Motionn243Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Uruguay and Korea Foster Private-Sector Relationships The two countries are seeking to consolidate economic relations and have planned joint activities for 2017.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
Integration in Motionn243Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Argentina and the United States Begin Economic Dialogue The two countries are following up on the work plan that was started during Barack Obama’s visit to Argentina in March 2016.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
Integration in Motionn243Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Brazil Files WTO Complaint against the United States over Steel Problems in the steel sector have affected trade flows.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
Integration in Motionn243Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Brazil and Portugal Work toward a MERCOSUR–European Union Agreement The two countries expressed their commitment to fostering negotiations between the two blocs.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
Central America and MexicoIntegration in Motionn243Regional Panorama FTA Negotiations with Korea Continue The agreement is expected to be made official in the coming months.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
CaribbeanIntegration in Motionn243Regional Panorama CARICOM Agrees on a Common Regulatory System for the Healthcare Sector CARICOM ministers have endorsed a roadmap for the implementation of the Caribbean Regulatory System for Medicine (CRS).Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
AmericaIntegration in Motionn243Regional Panorama Bolivia Garners Support to Become Full MERCOSUR Member Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed Bolivia’s protocol of accession to become a full member of the MERCOSUR.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
AmericaIntegration in Motionn243Regional Panorama China Breathes Fresh Life into Its Relations with Latin America The third Chinese presidential tour to Latin America was an opportunity for China to emphasize its commitment to the region and consolidate bilateral relations.Federico Mazzella2 December, 2016
Integration in Motionn242Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Uruguay Consolidates Trade and Cooperation Agreements with China The two countries signed various agreements during the Uruguayan president’s two-week tour of China.Federico Mazzella1 November, 2016