Disagreements are growing between Paraguay and Argentina about the Paraguay-Paraná waterway. These issues could reach Mercosur’s highest levels soon. Argentina started charging tolls on January 1, 2023. In September, they seized a Paraguayan fuel barge. Even after a US$27,000 payment, the barge stayed seized. This led Paraguay to summon Argentina’s ambassador. President Santiago Peña of […]
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