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Uruguay’s farm sector warns low dollar threatens jobs as peso strength squeezes exports

Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 00:01 UTC

Uruguay’s Rural Association (ARU) is warning that the slide in the U.S. dollar is pushing the farm sector into a “critical situation,” arguing that while a stronger peso may feel beneficial for people paid in local currency, the broader impact can be job losses in export-oriented activities. Read full article

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