tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17069420.post6131194745681572763..comments2007-09-02T01:31:08.549-07:00gabouyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475710882220245501noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17069420.post-52242695673157309742007-09-02T01:31:00.000-07:002007-09-02T01:31:00.000-07:00Interesting topic...What is Mercosur?Sitihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03049668868492172623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17069420.post-71113455344519921102007-08-26T07:59:00.000-07:002007-08-26T07:59:00.000-07:00arrancopelito, it's an interesting point the one you bring up, and I have to agree is one possible outcome. <BR/><BR/>Still I think, on third big country can only benefit us. If what you say actually happens, Brazil might seek allies in smaller countries like Uruguay and Paraguay to pass laws, within Mercosur. So as I see it in one way or another, someone will be looking for Uruguay's favor.gabouyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12475710882220245501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17069420.post-39916270526213282002007-08-26T05:37:00.000-07:002007-08-26T05:37:00.000-07:00Hi Gabo<BR/>I actually disagree with your assessment that Venezuela membership in Mercosur will benefit Uruguay.<BR/><BR/>Actually, there will be one more bully, that's all it means, and we have lost our bargaining chip, which was conferring our approval. <BR/><BR/>After Venezuela is officially in, it will drop the courtship and we'll just be left in the same old position.<BR/><BR/>Also, the strong ties Venezuela has established with Argentina (witness suitcase-gate) make it unlikely that Venezuela will take our side on any matter, whether trade or politics-related.Arrancopelitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14617968064309891641noreply@blogger.com