Uruguay and Argentina still at odds over border mill

The paper mill dispute between Argentina and Uruguay that has been going on for over a year continues as representatives for both countries take part in negotiations mediated by Spain. Neither side is willing to budge too much as evidenced by remarks made several days ago by Uruguayan president Tabare Vasquez.

The debate centers on a paper mill owned by Finnish firm Botnia that is being built in Uruguay near their river border with Argentina. Argentina wants the mill to be moved away from the border while Uruguay is steadfast in wanting the mill to be fully operational by September.

Links- Mercopress, The Latin Americanist, MSNBC, NewsRoom Finland

Image- Mercopress (Argentine protestors of the Botnia paper mill block roads leading to the facility)