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Uruguay agrees to amend passports following rejection from France and Germany

The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi will be reversing its decision to exclude the place of birth from new passports, which resulted in a ban on entry or visa processing for holders of these documents by France and Germany. The change, implemented in April 2025, sought to align with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations, but the absence of this information sparked international rejection. Read full article