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Montevideo, July 30th 2025 - 20:45 UTC

Uruguay reverts to previous passport version after all

The decision was made after Germany and France needed “more time” to evaluate the case, leaving travelers in a limbo

Uruguay's Ministries of the Interior and Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that they are reverting to the previous version of the national passport, effective August 1. This decision comes after the new passport format, introduced on April 16, faced difficulties with l...

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Products not grown in US might have zero tariffs, Lutnick hints

“Coffee and cocoa could be other examples,” Lutnick said

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Falklands Legislative Assembly welcomes incoming Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG

Mr Martin-Reynolds was officially sworn in this morning at The Court & Council Chambers

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Starmer to recognize Palestinian State unless Israel takes “substantial steps” towards peace

The prime minister said the UK will recognize Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September

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Argentina joining US visa waiver program still a long way ahead

Noem does not see Argentina entering the visa waiver program in less than a year

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Social gaps and reckless practices contribute to the spread of the disease

Uruguay: Concerning surge in syphilis reported

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The waves are expected to reach mainland Chile between 1 and 3 pm

Tsunami warnings triggered all across Pacific Ocean

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Zambelli is a staunch supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who claims persecution from the STF

Zambelli arrested in Italy, pending extradition to Brazil

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The Central Bank also highlighted an increase in the unemployment rate

Chile's Central Bank lowers basic interest rates

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