Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fishing Ernesto Agazzi of Uruguay

Agazzi said he was worried about the situation in neighboring Argentina,where the most recent outbreak of the disease occurred in the Corrientes region, stressing that South America as a whole should remain vigilant.

similar to that of the last 10 years, Agazzi said today.

Agazzi said the idea is that the Risk Commission drafts a national biotechnology law within a year.