Uruguay

• Sunday, April 30th 2023 - 18:14 UTC

  Uruguayans flock to Argentina due to the convenient exchange rate

  

  Uruguayan drivers stayed in line for up to 7 kilometers Saturday trying to cross to Argentina for the long Labor Day weekend to capitalize on the favorable exchange rate, it was reported.

• Sunday, April 30th 2023 - 09:46 UTC

  Argentina needs a way out of the dollar gamble, Mujica says

  

  Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica said Argentines have long lost confidence in their currency; hence the jump of the “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar.

• Friday, April 28th 2023 - 10:59 UTC

  Uruguayan Senate gives nod to pension reform bill

  

  Uruguay's Senate Thursday approved at around 9 pm the pension reform bill which is now up to President Luis Lacalle Pou to be signed into law.

• Thursday, April 27th 2023 - 10:27 UTC

  How well did Uruguay do with S&P's latest ratings?

  

  The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's Wednesday upgraded Uruguay BBB+, with a stable outlook, the highest level in the country's history, it was announced. This index reflects the level of risk involved in lending money to governments according to their economic conditions.

• Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 10:38 UTC

  Uruguayan workers strike against Government's pension reform proposal approved by Parliament

  

  Uruguayan workers took to the streets on Tuesday as part of a general strike called by the PIT-CNT labor federation to express their rejection of the government's proposed pension reform, which they see as “socially inefficient” and “against the people.” The Uruguayan Chamber of Representatives approved the legislation on Tuesday evening after a “marathon” session.

• Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 02:55 UTC

  Mercosur members, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay expected a decrease in 2023 beef exports, USDA

  

  Based on data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a recent report from SAFRAS & Mercado indicates that the participation of Mercosur members Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in global beef exports is expected to decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year.

• Monday, April 24th 2023 - 10:15 UTC

  Uruguayan authorities tackle chikungunya

  

  Uruguay's Health Minister Karina Rando and Undersecretary José Luis Satdjián Saturday visited Paysandú, where seven cases of chikungunya were confirmed in patients who had no travel history.

• Monday, April 24th 2023 - 09:20 UTC

  Chile reports first human case of avian influenza; Uruguay begins vaccination in commercial poultry farms

  

  The Ministry of Health of Chile notified WHO of the detection of human infection with avian influenza A(H5) virus. The patient is a 53-year-old male from the Region of Antofagasta in the north of Chile. He had no history of comorbidities or recent travel.

• Saturday, April 22nd 2023 - 10:41 UTC

  Uruguayan banks and transport announce 24-hour strike for when?

  

  Uruguayan public transport drivers and bank clerks will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest against President Luis Lacalle Pou's attempt to reform the country's pension system and increase the retirement age, which is causing concern, particularly when such a move was something the head of state had vowed during his campaign that he would not seek.

• Friday, April 21st 2023 - 10:45 UTC

  Uruguayan agricultural emergency extended until when?

  

  Uruguayan authorities Thursday announced the current declaration of agricultural emergency will be extended until September from April 24.