Tourism

Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:59 UTC
BBC ranks Uruguay 10th among world's top tourism destinations

The British Broadcasting Corporation has named Uruguay as one of the top 20 travel destinations for the year, ranking it at number 10 globally, minly due to its sustainable alternatives. The South American country was also demed an ideal alternative to crowded global hotspots.
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Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 09:04 UTC
Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments

The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.
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Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 08:59 UTC
No more buildings casting shadows on Rio beaches

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes signed this week a new law prohibiting the construction of any building that casts shadows on the city’s sand or boardwalks, a measure unanimously approved by the City Council last month.
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Friday, January 9th 2026 - 20:12 UTC
EU gives nod to Mercosur FTA despite fragmented France's rejection

A qualified majority of European Union (EU) member states voted Friday to approve the landmark Free Trade Agreement with the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). The decision marks a historic geopolitical shift, positioning the EU to counter rising US tariffs and Chinese competition, even as it ignites a firestorm of domestic unrest in France.
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Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:46 UTC
Copa announces resumption of Caracas route

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela's airspace was unsafe.
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Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:07 UTC
Repair works at BA's main airport to disrupt dozens of flights

Repair works to be performed on Friday on the runways at Buenos Aires' main international airport, named Ministro Pistarini but also known as Ezeiza, will result in dozens of flights being disrupted one way or the other. Travelers have been advised to contact their carriers before turning up at the air terminal.
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Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 08:52 UTC
Buenos Aires updates advisory against traveling to Venezuela

Argentina's Foreign Ministry on Friday updated a travel advisory warning against visiting Venezuela, given the growing number of “arbitrary detentions” under the Chavista regime of Nicolás Maduro.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Train services to Machu Picchu halted following lethal crash

A head-on collision between two trains on the primary route to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu left one person dead and at least 40 others injured on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred near the archaeological site of Qoriwayrachina, led to an indefinite suspension of rail services, stranding travelers and raising fresh concerns over safety along the country's most vital tourist corridor.
Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 08:26 UTC
Falklands: reminder of new embarkation tax for passengers departing by air, £40

As agreed in the Budget for 2025/26, the rate of embarkation tax payable by passengers departing the Falkland Islands by air, in accordance with the Embarkation Tax Regulations Ordinance 1999, will increase from £32 to £40 per passenger, with effect from Thursday 1 January 2026.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Over 3.2mn foreign travelers visit Uruguay through November 2025

Uruguay’s tourism sector has solidified its position as a primary engine of the national economy, welcoming 3,207,536 international visitors between January and November 2025. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), these travelers generated an estimated US$1.784 billion in foreign exchange earnings.