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Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Latin American countries evacuate diplomatic missions in Tehran

Most Latin American countries have evacuated their diplomatic missions in Tehran as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates to unprecedented levels, with some Western analysts even fearing possible use of nuclear weaponry.
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Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 08:53 UTC
Israel's Ambassador to Uruguay discusses Iran with Montevideo press

Israeli Ambassador to Montevideo Michal Hershkovitz discussed her country's conflict with Iran and insisted that the ongoing military operation sought to counter Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which she claims threaten Israel's existence.
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Monday, June 16th 2025 - 19:52 UTC
Four inmates killed in Uruguayan prison fire

Four inmates were killed Monday in a Montevideo jailhouse riot resulting in a fire, Uruguay's Interior Ministry confirmed. The casualties at the Santiago Vázquez Prison (Formerly known as Comcar) were aged 23, 27, 34, and 47, respectively, the authorities also acknowledged. The crisis started at approximately 1 pm when a fire broke out in a cell in Module 11 of Unit 4 following a confrontation between prisoner groups in nearby cells.
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Monday, June 16th 2025 - 10:51 UTC
Uruguayan President insists on creating a Justice Ministry

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
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Friday, June 13th 2025 - 09:39 UTC
Uruguay and Venezuela agree to resume consular services

Uruguay and Venezuela agreed Thursday to resume consular services in both capitals, nearly a year after diplomatic relations deteriorated following Caracas' expulsion of Uruguayan diplomats alongside those of six other countries (Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, and the Dominican Republic) for failing to recognize Nicolás Maduro's reelection as announced by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on July 28.
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Tuesday, June 10th 2025 - 09:06 UTC
Uruguayan version of Milei's LLA launched

Little-known Uruguayan politician Nicolás Quintana Monday presided over the launch of the local version of La Libertad Avanza (LLA), Argentine President Javier Milei's party, which now has its own version across the River Plate.
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Tuesday, June 10th 2025 - 08:54 UTC
Uruguay's political coexistence highlighted in Buenos Aires

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.
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Saturday, June 7th 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Will Uruguay train Palestinians in sustainable agriculture?

from the West Bank in sustainable agriculture, Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced in Montevideo Friday.
Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:57 UTC
Uruguayan president and predecessors due together in Buenos Aires for Anne Frank Awards

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).
Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:05 UTC
Stolen Uruguayan aircraft ends up making emergency landing in Paraguay

A single-engined Cessna 206 airplane stolen from an Aeroclub in Rivera (Uruguay) ended up making an emergency landing in Paraguay after reportedly running out of fuel.