Tag: Uruguay

Thursday, September 7th 2017 - 07:37 UTC
Expo-Prado agro-industrial show opens in Montevideo

Uruguay's main agricultural, industrial and commercial show, Expo/Prado 2017 opened in Montevideo on Wednesday. The annual event, which this year is international, (it rotates with Argentina's Palermo show) is an opportunity for city people to admire the best cattle, sheep, horses and hogs of the region, and for the farmers a chance to see how much technology has advanced in the last twelve months.
Saturday, August 26th 2017 - 10:53 UTC
Colombia, Chile and Uruguay with the lowest money laundering risks in Latam

An annual report by one of the world’s leading institutions working against financial crimes ranks countries around the world in terms of their money laundering risk levels, providing a sense of where Latin American nations stand when it comes to this important aspect of combating organized crime.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:11 UTC
Montevideo port operators warn about increase costs' increase and loss of activity

Montevideo port agents and operators have publicly expressed their concern regarding some articles included in the current budget discussions which are contrary to the constitution, labor legislation and will unnecessarily increase costs and have a direct impact on the port's competitiveness.
Saturday, August 5th 2017 - 07:55 UTC
Mercosur foreign ministers will discuss the Venezuela situation in Brazil

Mercosur foreign ministers are scheduled to meet this Saturday in Sao Paulo to decide on to how to address latest events in Venezuela, the fifth member of the group which remains suspended, and so far has not replied to calls to cancel the constituent assembly procedure and attempt some form of dialogue with the political opposition.
Saturday, July 29th 2017 - 14:16 UTC
Uruguay reports two outbreaks of PRRS at two pig farms

Uruguay's veterinary authorities have reported two outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) at two pig farms, one based in Salto and the other in Canelones. An immediate notification was sent to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 20 July.
Thursday, July 27th 2017 - 16:58 UTC
Argentina and Uruguay plan to make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup

Argentina and Uruguay are going ahead with plans to make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup despite expected competition from China and others .The South American neighbors are counting on sentimental support with Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930.
Thursday, July 13th 2017 - 09:26 UTC
British companies will visit Uruguay in a trade mission in September

The UK embassy in Montevideo is organizing a business visit to introduce Uruguay as an export market to British companies. The mission is primarily focused on agro-tech, taking advantage of Uruguay's main agriculture show in Montevideo during the month of September.
Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 19:44 UTC
Philip Morris ordered to pay Australia millions after losing packaging lawsuit

Tobacco giant Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Australian government millions of dollars after unsuccessfully suing the nation over its world-first plain-packaging laws.
Saturday, July 8th 2017 - 10:12 UTC
Canning House to host round table with UK ambassadors from Southern Cone

British Ambassadors to the Southern Cone countries, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile will be attending Canning House to give round-table briefings on their experiences since their recent appointments to their respective posts. They will present the latest political, economic and business updates from those countries and answer any questions during the closed round-table session.
Saturday, July 1st 2017 - 19:10 UTC
H & M clothing chain announces Uruguay 2018 landing

The Swedish multinational brand H & M, known for its trendy clothing at affordable prices and which is present in 64 countries with a total of 4.300 stores, Friday announced on its website its plans to open stores in Uruguay and Ukraine by 2018.