Latin America

News and features

• Inauguration of Plaza Nueva Zelandia, Santiago, Chile
  The New Zealand Ambassador Rosemary Paterson and the Mayor of Providencia, Cristian Labbe, have inaugurated the new "Plaza Nueva Zelandia".
  
  
• Stepping up, and stepping out in Brazil
  A series of Brazil Business Forums, organised by the Latin America-New Zealand Business Council, were held in mid-November 2009 to foster better understanding among business and academic communities of the commercial opportunities available in Brazil.
  
  
• New Zealand and the Battle of River Plate
  The 70th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval battle of the Second World War which took place in the South Atlantic, is being commemorated in Montevideo, Uruguay in mid-December 2009.
  
  
• Visit of a Former Foreign Trade Secretary of Brazil
  Former Trade Secretary Mario Marconini. Mario Marconini, a former Foreign Trade Secretary of Brazil visited NZ during the week of 16-20 November 2009
  
  
• Minister of Agriculture David Carter visits South America
  Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter visited Latin America from 17-27 October 2009, involving bilateral programmes in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

• Brazil: a land of opportunities
  Brazil is one of the world’s emerging economic superpowers. Amongst the world’s ten largest economies, it is growing in influence and presenting diverse opportunities, including for New Zealand businesses.
  
  
• Visit by Brazilian economist
  
  
• Mexican Scholarships for New Zealand students
  The Mexican Government is inviting applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in Mexico. Four scholarships are available for New Zealand students to study in Mexico in 2010.
  
  
• Maximising opportunities for New Zealand in Latin America
  During the week of 9 February 2009 New Zealand’s four Ambassadors to Latin America (based in Argentina, Brazil, Chile & Mexico) held four days of meetings to discuss ways to maximise business opportunities in the Latin America region.

• Mexico meat trade issues
  Various New Zealand meat shipments destined for Mexico have recently been detained at Mexican ports and ultimately rejected because of errors in the labelling and/certification.

• Governor of Mexican State of Jalisco visits New Zealand [external link]
  The Governor of the State of Jalisco, Mr Emilio González, visited New Zealand from 6-9 October 2008 accompanied by a large public and private sector delegation. During his visit, the Governor met with the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Jim Anderton. They signed an Arrangement on Agricultural Cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the State of Jalisco.

• The Totorore Voyage by Gerry Clark - Launch of Spanish edition in Chile
  The adventures of New Zealander Gerry Clark was introduced to a new audience on 6 October 2008 with the release of a Spanish version of his book ''The Totorore Voyage'' in Chile.

• New Zealand and Latin American Cultural Interaction
  An address by Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs & Trade Michael Green was given at Victoria University Institute for Links with Latin America (VILLA) at the Seminar on “Changing Cultures in Latin America”.

• Brazilian Foreign Minister visits New Zealand
  Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Celso Amorim visited New Zealand 28 & 29 August 2008. During his time in Auckland, Mr Amorim met Prime Minister Helen Clark, Foreign Minister Peters, and Trade Minister Phil Goff to discuss areas of common interest, including world trade negotiations and the environment.

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