Argentina ready to take Mercosur chair: priority is the trade accord with Europe

Argentina's priority as chair of Mercosur which it will officially take over this week will be to advance negotiations with the European Union for a wide ranging trade agreement which will not include Venezuela, anticipated foreign minister Susana Malcorra . “One of the most important issues for Mercosur, if not the most pressing are negotiations with the European Union, this is a priority, and Venezuela has always being absent of these talks” pointed out the Argentine minister who on Wednesday in a low key ceremony will be taking the Mercosur chair. More…