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Montevideo, August 31st 2025 - 17:46 UTC

Tag: Yamandú Orsi

  • Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Progressive leaders' Summit in Santiago announced

    The gathering at La Moneda is expected to last about four hours

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font will host a “High-Level Meeting Democracy Forever” Summit on July 21 at the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago with fellow progressive Presidents Yamandú Orsi (Uruguay), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil), and Gustavo Petro (Colombia), in addition to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

  • Friday, July 4th 2025 - 09:34 UTC

    Orsi invited Milei over to Montevideo

    “It is not a good thing for us to meddle in the affairs of other countries,” Orsi insisted

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi extended a formal invitation to his Argentine colleague, Javier Milei, to visit Montevideo during their bilateral meeting, lasting approximately 30 minutes, as part of the 66th Mercosur Presidential Summit in Buenos Aires.

  • Monday, June 30th 2025 - 18:27 UTC

    Orsi speaks wonders of 2030 Agenda in Seville

    “Uruguay cannot neglect any opportunity, and BRICS is another opportunity,” Orsi maintained

    Speaking at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development Monday in Seville, Spain, Uruguayan President Yamadú Orsi defended multilateralism and the 2030 Agenda as key to addressing global issues like poverty, hunger, and pollution.

  • Monday, June 30th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Delgado chosen to chair Uruguay's National Party

    Delgado was booed by many who blamed him for the electoral defeat to Orsi

    Former presidential candidate Álvaro Delgado was elected chairman of Uruguay's National Party (PN) board of directors this weekend, narrowly defeating fellow Senator Javier García by 202 votes to 184 amid boos blaming him from the recent loss to President Yamandú Orsi. Luis Alberto Heber and Carlos Enciso received 45 and 33 votes, respectively.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

    Montevideo also warned of the increased risk of radiological leakage affecting the population

    Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.

  • Monday, June 16th 2025 - 10:51 UTC

    Uruguayan President insists on creating a Justice Ministry

    “I thought it was a proposal of the parties; I hope that it is, that it continues to be, that it has not changed,” Orsi argued

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi defended his idea to create a Justice Ministry. Speaking at a press conference, Orsi noted that the idea was previously supported by multiple parties and was under discussion. The presidential proposal faces criticism from opposition legislators, particularly National Party Senator Javier García, who argued that current political conditions do not support the ministry, in addition to raising concerns about judicial independence

  • Tuesday, June 10th 2025 - 08:54 UTC

    Uruguay's political coexistence highlighted in Buenos Aires

    Uruguay's are the oldest political parties together with the British, the History Professor Orsi explained

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi, alongside former presidents Luis Lacalle Pou and Julio María Sanguinetti, received the Anne Frank Award in Buenos Aires for his country's democratic commitment, institutional respect, and peaceful coexistence. The trio arrived together on a private flight and attended the gala event downtown.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:57 UTC

    Uruguayan president and predecessors due together in Buenos Aires for Anne Frank Awards

    Orsi, Lacalle Pou, and Sanguinetti are due in Buenos Aires for the accolade recognizing efforts towards peaceful coexistence

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and his predecessors, Luis Lacalle Pou and Julio María Sanguinetti, will be traveling to Buenos Aires next Monday to attend the Anne Frank Awards for Latin America. The awards, organized by the Anne Frank Center Argentina for Latin America (CAFA).

  • Friday, May 30th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    Orsi's diplomatic picks stir Montevideo's Senate

    Orsi of the Broad Front chose high-profile members of the previous opposition government for diplomatic posts, including former VP Argimón

    The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi chose former Deputy Foreign Minister Carolina Ache as ambassador to Portugal and former Vice-President Beatriz Argimón as ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These appointments, requiring Senate approval, faced strong opposition from the opposition National Party (PN) and Colorado Party (PC).

  • Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 09:50 UTC

    Presidents Orsi and Milei should meet in early July, Argentine ambassador says

    Orsi and Milei have never met since the latter's March 1 inauguration

    Argentina's Ambassador to Uruguay, Alan Beraud, announced that Presidents Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay and Javier Milei of Argentina will meet at a Mercosur summit in Buenos Aires on July 3, 2025, during the transfer of the Southern Common Market's (Mercosur) Pro Tempore Presidency.