Tag: Yamandú Orsi

Wednesday, January 21st 2026 - 08:06 UTC
Uruguay to send 40 firefighters to Chile as Biobío and Ñuble wildfires leave at least 20 dead

Uruguay will deploy a contingent of around 40 firefighters to Chile to help battle the wildfires ravaging the country’s south-central regions—particularly Biobío and Ñuble—where Chilean authorities have reported at least 20 deaths and thousands of people affected.
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Monday, January 19th 2026 - 11:01 UTC
Orsi on Lula’s absence at EU-Mercosur signing: “Any absence does not leave a good impression”

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi expressed disapproval over the absence of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the signing of the landmark free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc, held in Asunción on January 17.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 15:41 UTC
US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”

Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In numerical terms it’s not very important, but as a signal it certainly worries us,” Orsi said after meeting US Ambassador Lou Rinaldi at the presidential residence in Montevideo.
Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:41 UTC
Uruguay: donated islands for environmental bilateral initiative

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi took delivery on Thursday of three islands in the Uruguay River purchased by US philanthropist Gilbert Butler to develop a binational “Peace Park” Project together with neighboring Argentina.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2025 - 11:43 UTC
Uruguay's Economy Minister worried by too much success

Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone announced Monday that his country's GDP was projected to expand by 2.3% this year. While the figure is slightly lower than initial government forecasts, Oddone emphasized that it represents more than double the average growth rate seen over the past decade.
Saturday, December 13th 2025 - 09:07 UTC
Uruguayan President vaccinated against measles

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and several members of his cabinet received the measles vaccine at the Executive Tower on Friday, underscoring the government's push for immunization following a regional health alert and a small domestic outbreak.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 10:52 UTC
Uruguay okays deepwater explorations to seek oil

The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi has greenlighted the so-called seismic exploration for oil in the country's territorial waters to the companies APA, PGS, CGG, and Searcher. The decision spurred controversies among environmentalist groups.
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Orsi praises Uruguay's global trade State policy

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi celebrated his country's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), emphasizing that the achievement was the result of sustained diplomatic effort and represents a crucial “state policy” that transcends party lines.
Thursday, November 6th 2025 - 21:17 UTC
Chinese Deputy PM holds meeting with Uruguayan President in Montevideo

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi held a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang, at the Suárez residence this week to discuss international politics and global trade, resulting in the signing of several economic, technical, and commercial cooperation agreements.
Thursday, October 30th 2025 - 19:57 UTC
Uruguay: Orsi signs euthanasia bill into law

President Yamandú Orsi signed into law the so-called “Dignified Death” bill, also known as the euthanasia bill. Now the Uruguayan Executive Branch has 180 days to draft the decree that will officially regulate the law's application.