Uruguay

Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:28 UTC
Uruguay, “cooperating jurisdiction” of EU

After reports Tuesday announced the reinstatement of Uruguay and also Costa Rica by the European Union to the “grey” list of tax havens, Montevideo was quick to reply all the EU had done was ratify “the status of Uruguay as a cooperating jurisdiction.”
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Uruguay opened its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai

Uruguay inaugurated Tuesday its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai, an event that has attracted over 190 countries.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 08:14 UTC
MSC cruises cancels 2021/22 season to Uruguay and Argentina

MSC cruises announced on Tuesday that it was cancelling its 2021/22 cruise season to Argentina and Uruguay. “Since the beginning of the year and continuing on the path outlined last year to achieve the safe resumption of cruise operations in Buenos Aires, MSC Cruises has been working closely with authorities from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay to reestablish protocols and joint operation rules for the 2021/22 season from Buenos Aires and Montevideo under the new normality”, pointed out a release from the Swiss company.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Some hope for this coming cruise season as Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina make public protocols

Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina have announced the vaccine certificates and protocols which will be demanded from cruise vessel passengers and crewmembers this coming summer season if they are to call in the three countries as part of their South American tours.
Friday, October 1st 2021 - 19:23 UTC
Uruguayan President's rating of approval back on its way up, poll says

Popular support to Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou, which had been declining in the past few months, has resumed its upward trend and grew 5% since July's, a study conducted by pollsters Factum has shown.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Uruguayan gov't appoints preliminary team to advance on FTA with China

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Tuesday announced the formation of a preliminary negotiating team to start talks with China over a future free trade agreement.
Tuesday, September 28th 2021 - 23:27 UTC
Falklands makes second donation to Uruguayan charity, which assist vulnerable people

The Falkland Islands Government, as part of its continuing efforts to contribute to the worldwide Coronavirus relief response, it has made a further donation of £5,000 to Centro de Promoción por la Dignidad Humana (CEPRODIH), based in Uruguay.
Tuesday, September 28th 2021 - 09:49 UTC
Uruguayan President to announce measures in view of Argentine border reopening

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou will be announcing Tuesday a package of measures to contain the impact on businesses in areas bordering Argentina for when the latter reopens its borders on October 1.
Tuesday, September 28th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Visiting president Piñera and Lacalle Pou address health and post pandemic issues

Trade, health and the post-pandemic, communications and the Pacific basin were some of the issues addressed by Chilean president Sebastian Piñera with his Uruguayan peer, Luis Lacalle Pou, during a one-day visit to Montevideo.
Monday, September 27th 2021 - 09:13 UTC
Piñera arrives in Uruguay, the second leg of a three South American countries tour

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera with a delegation of two ministers and members of congress will be arriving Monday morning in Montevideo for a meeting with president Luis Lacalle Pou, the second leg of a three countries tour of South America.