Europe, Mexico to seek new trade pact to deepen North American ties

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Mexico will launch negotiations towards a new free-trade agreement later this year, as Europe seeks to tie its economy closer to North America following a deal with Canada and efforts to sign an accord with the United States.

Brazil, Europe plan undersea cable to skirt U.S. spying

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Brazil and the European Union agreed on Monday to lay an undersea communications cable from Lisbon to Fortaleza to reduce Brazil's reliance on the United States after Washington spied on Brasilia.

Argentina's Kirchner back at helm in cabinet reshuffle

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner was back at work Monday after a six-week medical leave, and promptly chose a new economy minister.

Ascendant Latin America Seeks to Recast European Ties

LONDON — There was a time when Europe regarded Latin America as a stagnant economic backwater, dependent on selling its natural resources to pay its debts and ruled over by a variety of disagreeable despots.

Brazil to Push Policy, Quota Reforms at IMF Meeting - Source

BRASILIA--Brazil's government will push for accelerated implementation of policy remedies for the global economy and pending reforms of the International Monetary Fund's quota system at an upcoming meeting of that institution next week, a source from the Brazilian government said Wednesday.

Argentina risks Brazil ties in import curb

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Argentina is putting its partnerships with Brazil and other Latin American neighbors on the line in its bid to cut imports in response to a trade downturn.