Tag: Yamandú Orsi

Tuesday, February 3rd 2026 - 12:53 UTC
Orsi, Xi Jinping sign cooperation deals in Beijing as Uruguay backs “one China” and trade talks with Mercosur are floated

China’s President Xi Jinping met Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday, a visit framed by both sides as a bid to deepen political alignment and broaden economic ties at a moment of heightened geopolitical competition.
Friday, January 30th 2026 - 05:35 UTC
Uruguay’s Orsi heads to China with large delegation to deepen trade and strategic ties

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has departed for China at the head of a roughly 150-strong delegation, framing the trip as a bid to “increase commercial and economic development” with Uruguay’s top trading partner. Before leaving, Orsi formally handed executive authority to Vice President Carolina Cosse, while the mission’s schedule in Beijing and Shanghai blends top-level political meetings with trade promotion and academic cooperation.
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.
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.
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.