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Almagro-Timerman Meeting

Friday, 23 July 2010 10:05

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Uruguay, Héctor Timerman and Luis Almagro will meet again today to continue advancing in the negotiations for the joint monitoring of the Uruguay River.

On Thursday, the government asked the opposition how they felt about actually agreeing to allow monitoring of the UPM plant itself. Yesterday's press in Argentina assumed that this solution was already agreed by Presidents Cristina Fernandez and Jose Mujica. According to various sources, the National Party does not agree with the monitoring inside the plant and the Colorado Party does as long as they agree to define in advance who will conduct the study.

(www.espectador.com, July 23, 2010)

Strike Extended

Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:56

The AFA (Association of Customs Workers) resolved to extend for a second day the strike that is affecting international commerce, with the exception of perishable goods, foods, and medicines. They are seeking higher wages. Another union meeting is scheduled for today at noon.

(www.espectador.com.uy, July 22, 2010)

Lorenzo Provides Proposal to Opposition

Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:54

During a budget meeting with the Parliamentary Assembly of the National Party, Minister of Economy Fernando Lorenzo announced that during the next five years the government plans to double the salaries of the police force. He added that the education budget will continue to increase 4.5% annually, and that no resources will be added to the residential emergency plan. Finally, he mentioned that a continued decrease in the IVA is planned.

In as much, the National Party asked the government to include a clause in the budget proposal that would drop taxes. Deputy Jorge Gandini explained that the party hopes to also drop Rent Taxes.

(www.espectador.com, July 22, 2010)

PIT-CNT Turns Their Back on COFE

Wednesday, 21 July 2010 09:35

PIT-CNT failed to conduct a second 24-hour general strike in support of the state workers. The private workers of PIT-CNT said that a second strike would be excessive. They sided with President Mujica in his stance related to the public workers.

COFE spokesperson Gustavo Signorele said “Hopefully the private workers will receive the benefits being sought by the public workers. So far we have not received the salary increase we expect, but now the government has offered it. The private workers have been asking for the same increase, but have not yet received it. They need to be more responsible, keep personal feelings out of the equation, and respect people a little more”.

Public workers are seeking a salary increase, resolution of inequitable pay situations, and participation in the parliamentary budget reform discussions, among other things.

(www.observa.com.uy, July 21, 2010)

Independents Complain of Exclusion by Colorado Party

Wednesday, 21 July 2010 09:34

The Independent Party filed a complaint with the Executive Committee of the Colorado Party yesterday regarding their exclusion from the celebrations related to the 25 years of democracy. The celebrations commenced on Monday with a gathering of all five presidents who have been elected since the dictatorship ended in 1985.

The Independents pointed out that it is unfair that a celebration for democracy excluded a political party with parliamentary representation. The Colorado Party responded that the Independent Party has not existed for over 25 years, and did not participate in the proceedings that led to the overthrow of the dictatorship.

(www.observa.com.uy, July 21, 2010)

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