By NEWS WIRES European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is “in sight” but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay. Leaders from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay are negotiating the pact to establish the world’s largest free trade zone. However, Italy’s opposition threatens to […]
By The Associated Press Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him. Source: The Seattle Times Category: World
By The Associated Press After a campaign notable for the amiable tone from both sides, Yamandú Orsi was named the winner. Source: The New York Times Category: Uruguay, Elections, Politics and Government, Lacalle Pou, Luis