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Montevideo, April 9th 2026 - 22:44 UTC

Uruguay

  • Monday, July 21st 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    Falklands’ delegation will be attending Expo-Prado next September in Uruguay

    The Falkland Islands Government welcomes expressions of interest from the community to form part of a delegation to represent the Falkland Islands at Expo Prado in Montevideo, Uruguay, in September 2025.

  • Monday, July 21st 2025 - 08:23 UTC

    Uruguayan NGO releases Magellanic penguins back into the ocean

    “Seeing them swim freely again, after weeks of care, effort, and love, is the moment that reminds us why we do what we do,” Socobioma said on social media

    The Uruguayan wildlife rescue group Socobioma released seven rehabilitated Magellanic penguins back into the sea from stop 1 on Mansa Beach in Punta del Este on Sunday, marking the end of a five-month process for the birds, which had arrived in February in poor condition. Over a hundred people witnessed the farewell.

  • Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Uruguay: New water treatment plant approved

    The Uruguayan government canceled the controversial Arazatí plan known as Project Neptuno

    Uruguay is moving forward with plans for a 200,000 cubic meter water treatment plant in the Santa Lucía River basin, specifically in the Aguas Corrientes area. This decision comes after renegotiations of a contract, with the project now the previously planned Arazatí initiative was scrapped.

  • Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 09:23 UTC

    Lubetkin hopeful about Mercosur-EU deal and other issues

    Lubetkin noted that a proposal to invite Palestinian farmers for training in Uruguay has not progressed

    Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin addressed several key issues Tuesday in Montevideo, including international trade agreements, diplomatic concerns regarding passports, and regional and global relations.

  • Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 21:44 UTC

    Uruguayan blue helmets bound for DRC stranded in Rwanda

    The Uruguayan government said the soldiers were in good health and awaiting clearance

    Some 200 Uruguayan peacekeeping troops intended for the United Nations (UN) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are currently stranded in Rwanda, unable to enter their country of destination, with their passage blocked by the M23 rebel group, which has effectively replaced the formal authorities.

  • Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Will Uruguay cut down the work week?

    The eight-hour workday in Uruguay was officially established in 1915. Photo: Sebastián Astorga

    Uruguay is currently debating a potential reduction in its maximum legal work week from 48 to 40 hours, a significant discussion for a country that pioneered the eight-hour workday over a century ago. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) is facilitating dialogues between unions, businesses, and economic experts to explore this possibility.

  • Monday, July 14th 2025 - 10:56 UTC

    Uruguay agrees to amend passports following rejection from France and Germany

    “We will resolve it,” Orsi said

    The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi will be reversing its decision to exclude the place of birth from new passports, which resulted in a ban on entry or visa processing for holders of these documents by France and Germany. The change, implemented in April 2025, sought to align with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations, but the absence of this information sparked international rejection.

  • Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 20:46 UTC

    Uruguayan authorities summon German, French ambassadors over passport crisis

    France admits Uruguayans normally, but is unable to process visa requests for stays exceeding 90 days

    Uruguay's Acting Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi and Undersecretary of the Interior Gabriela Valverde on Thursday summoned the French and German ambassadors for consultations regarding the crisis stemming from the new passport format hindering entry and visa applications.

  • Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 19:19 UTC

    Uruguay signs TAC with ASEAN countries

    Lubetkin advocated for “establishing concrete collaboration between ASEAN and Mercosur”

    Uruguay's Foreign Minister, Mario Lubetkin, signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, thus bolstering the South American country's diplomatic and economic ties with the region.

  • Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 09:07 UTC

    Orsi's participation at BRICS Summit a success

    During the event, Orsi held bilateral talks with several international leaders

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi returned Wednesday from the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, achieving significant diplomatic successes. Notably, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa extended a formal invitation for Uruguay to attend the upcoming G-20 summit. Additionally, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed plans to establish an Indian embassy in Uruguay.