Tag: Javier García

Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:36 UTC
Presence of US Marines in Uruguay sparks controversy

Uruguay's Defense Minister Sandra Lazo engaged in a controversy with opposition Senator Javier García over the entry into the South American country of a group of six US Marines.
Monday, July 21st 2025 - 20:13 UTC
Álvaro Delgado to leave Uruguayan Senate to fully commit himself to the National Party

Former Uruguayan presidential candidate Álvaro Delgado announced that he will resign from the Senate and devote himself exclusively to his role as National Party chairman. The party leadership welcomed his decision. Former Transport Minister José Luis Falero will replace him at the Upper House.
Saturday, February 10th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Uruguay: Lacalle announces new Defense Minister starting next month

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Friday that Armando Castaingdebat would take over the Defense Ministry from Javier García on March 4, when the latter is scheduled to resign in a move to return to his Parliamentarian duties with this year's elections in sight. Social Development Minister Martín Lema is also to resign that day but a replacement is yet to be chosen.
Wednesday, February 7th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
US not seeking to set up a base in Uruguay, says US Southern Command Chief

US Southern Command Chief General Laura Richardson Tuesday praised Uruguay's democratic tradition and insisted her country was not seeking to set up a military base, thus denying claims from the labor grouping Pit-Cnt earlier this week.
Saturday, December 16th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Uruguayan president postpones Antarctica trip due to bad weather

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou's trip to Antarctica has been postponed due to bad weather, Defense Minister Javier García announced Friday in Montevideo.
Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 08:27 UTC
Uruguay's Navy turns 206 years old

The Uruguayan Navy celebrated its 206th anniversary Wednesday during a ceremony attended by President Luis Lacalle Pou, Defense Minister Javier García, Navy Chief Admiral Jorge Wilson, and other high-ranking officials, according to reports from Montevideo.
Monday, October 16th 2023 - 05:58 UTC
First batch of Uruguayan evacuees lands in Madrid

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 transport carrying 80 evacuees from Israel has landed in Madrid, Defense Minister Javier García confirmed in Montevideo. “Glad to have you among us. Welcome to Hercules FAU 594,” García posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 09:35 UTC
Uruguayan troops bound for Golan Heights

A Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 transport aircraft departed Wednesday carrying some 200 troops to be deployed in the Golan Heights, on the border between Israel and Syria, for a United Nations peacekeeping mission, it was reported in Montevideo.
Wednesday, October 11th 2023 - 08:00 UTC
Uruguayan Air Force to rescue 77 people stranded in Israel

A Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 aircraft was to leave for Israel Wednesday to rescue nationals of the South American country willing to leave the war-torn Middle East, Defense Minister Javier García explained Tuesday in Montevideo.
Tuesday, September 26th 2023 - 09:06 UTC
Uruguay has first three female colonels

Uruguay's Senate has approved the promotion of the first three female military officers to reach the rank of colonel in the South American country's armed forces, Defense Minister Javier García announced Monday.