Uruguay

Wednesday, February 23rd 2022 - 09:24 UTC
No more VAT for Uruguayan hotels to boost domestic travel

The Government of Uruguay has decided to scrap the Value Added Tax (VAT) from hotel bills paid by local nationals between March 1 and April 17 in a move to boost domestic tourism. The measure, which was already in force for foreign travelers, seeks to help the leisure industry, heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, February 22nd 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Uruguay has what world investors need, President Lacalle tells Dubai fair

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou told attendees at the Expo Dubai 2022 international fair that the private sector made a country thrive and urged investors to pour into the South American country to become “owners, partners or shareholders of the food generation.”
Friday, February 18th 2022 - 20:29 UTC
Uruguayan President promised new investments by Argentine group

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou met this week with representatives from the Argentine Grupo Werthein to discuss further developments and investments in the country, it was reported.
Friday, February 18th 2022 - 10:17 UTC
Uruguayan leisure businesses need help after poor summer season due to Omicron

Uruguay’s hotels and restaurants will seek compensation from the Government for their losses during a summer season which was between “mediocre” and “dire,” as tourism was nowhere near pre-pandemic levels, it was announced.
Thursday, February 17th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Tall ships gather at Rio de Janeiro for naval parade

Ships from all navies in the region keep arriving at Río de Janeiro for the Velas Latinoamérica 2022 (Latin American Sails 2022) parade scheduled for Feb. 22
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Uruguay highlight bilateral increasing trade

Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Tuesday in Buenos Aires with his Uruguayan counterpart Francisco Bustillo to discuss a 33% increase in bilateral trade, among other issues.
Tuesday, February 15th 2022 - 20:42 UTC
Ancap refinery becomes National Historic Monument in Uruguay

A refinery belonging to Uruguay's state-run oil company Ancap has been declared a National Historic Monument for its unique architectural design, it was announced.
Saturday, February 12th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Fuel goes up in Paraguay, but tanking up in Argentina not an option

The state-run oil company Petróleos Paraguayos (Petropar) has announced an increase in the price of fuel at pumps effective Saturday, Feb. 12, despite previous announcements that there would be no changes until the end of the month.
Saturday, February 12th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Uruguay's industry keeps growing with pesos stronger against US dollars

Uruguay's industrial production showed a 12.3% growth during the year 2021 when compared to 2020 levels, according to a report released Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Thursday, February 10th 2022 - 23:49 UTC
Uruguay is the only full democracy in South America, The Economist says

The Economist published on Thursday its Democracy Index for 2021, in which Uruguay was ranked 13th, within the spectrum of “full democracies”, being above the 8 points awarded by the ranking.