Uruguay

Monday, December 18th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Fallen trees result in two deaths in Uruguay amid storm

Uruguayan authorities confirmed Sunday that at least two people were killed in the city of Colonia del Sacramento as a result of the heavy storm hitting the area. Heavy rains and material damages were also reported in Montevideo, Durazno, Canelones, and other southern areas.
Saturday, December 16th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Argentine company wants to launch satellites from Uruguay

The Argentine company Tlon Space S.A. has been reported to be involved in Uruguay's plans to build an aerospace launch platform on the coast of Rocha to send small satellites into space to collect images.
Saturday, December 16th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Uruguayan president postpones Antarctica trip due to bad weather

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou's trip to Antarctica has been postponed due to bad weather, Defense Minister Javier García announced Friday in Montevideo.
Wednesday, December 13th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
Spotify not leaving Uruguay after all

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday signed a regulatory decree regarding current regulations, which allows the music-streaming platform Spotify not to leave the country in February as previously announced.
Monday, December 11th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Uruguay's Presidential Secretary resigning to run for office

Uruguay's Presidential Secretary Álvado Delgado said Sunday that he would resign on Dec. 21 to focus on the 2024 presidential campaign. He announced a ruling National Party Convention when speaking about the impending primaries.
Saturday, December 9th 2023 - 11:05 UTC
Uruguayan president clashes with potential successor

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou exchanged verbal flak with his likely successor Friday while shaking hands at a business event in Progreso. “If you want to maintain a good relationship, try to mind your manners,” Lacalle told Canelones Mayor (Governor) Yamandú Orsi of the opposition Frente Amplio.
Saturday, December 9th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Singapore signs free trade agreement with Mercosur at the Rio summit

The city-state of Singapore and a leading business and financial hub in Asia finally signed a free trade agreement with Mercosur during the South American countries summit held in Rio do Janeiro. It is Mercosur's first deal with a Southeast Asian nation.
Saturday, December 9th 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Uruguayan Navy delegation off to South Korea to bring home patrol boat

A 7-member team of the Uruguayan Navy has been dispatched to South Korea to take delivery of a Chamsuri-class patrol boat donated to the South American country, it was reported in Montevideo. The unit is due in the River Plate by early 2024, aboard a specialized transport vessel, it was explained.
Friday, December 8th 2023 - 15:19 UTC
Lula invites Lacalle Pou to surf in Brazil, President responds with a 'shaka'

During his introductory speech to fellow Mercosur leaders, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took a moment to acknowledge the passion for surfing of Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou. Lula extended an invitation for Lacalle Pou to surf in Brazil once his presidential term concludes.
Tuesday, December 5th 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Uruguayan football club wants mental health help as yet another player commits suicide

The suicide of 29-year-old footballer Diego Galo of Amateur First Division club Sportivo Bella Italia prompted calls for mental health assistance to players nationwide following a string of similar events over the past few years, it was reported in Montevideo.