Uruguay

Friday, April 12th 2019 - 21:17 UTC
Tourists are cashing in on Argentina’s economic woes

International travelers are flocking to Argentina, taking advantage of the poorly performing peso to boost the value of their holiday spending money, according to latest data.
Thursday, April 11th 2019 - 15:58 UTC
Uruguay: ANTEL, Nokia Complete First 5G Commercial Network in Latin America

As 5G rollout continues to accelerate, three more announcements have been made, beginning with the news that Nokia and ANTEL, the Uruguayan state-owned operator, have successfully completed the installation of the first 5G commercial network in Latin America.
Friday, April 5th 2019 - 10:00 UTC
Uruguayan president caught with his pants down

Uruguayan president and oncologist Tabare Vazquez has publicly admitted full responsibility for not having read, but approvingly signed, delicate documents referred to alleged crimes against humanity committed during the military dictatorship, and consequently, without consultation, he sacked the Defense minister and deputy, and seven generals.
Tuesday, April 2nd 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Uruguayan president caught on the wrong foot forced to sack six generals and minister of Defense

Uruguay’s president has been involved in an embarrassing incident which forced him on Monday to remove the commander in chief of the army, the Defense Chief of Staff and four other generals for allegedly covering up that a retired member of the military committed a crime during the 1973-1985 dictatorship.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:39 UTC
Montevideo: The most expensive city and the best place to live in Latin America?

The Uruguayan capital is the most expensive and the best to live in the region. At least that's what the studies of The Economist, which positioned Montevideo behind Mexico City in terms of cost, and the consultancy Mercer, which places the capital at the top of Latin American quality of life ranking, revealed in publications made this month. El País (Madrid) explains that Montevideo has a “crazy decadent charm”. However, why does this phenomenon occur?
Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 09:11 UTC
Uruguay supports China's candidate as next FAO Director General

Uruguay formally announced it will support China's Agriculture and Rural Affairs deputy minister as the next Director-General of FAO to be elected June 2019. The official statement was made by Uruguay's foreign minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa during a meeting with China's Deputy Prime Minister Hu Chunhua in Montevideo.
Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
OAS approves “Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela”; Uruguay votes against

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved on Wednesday the resolution “Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela” encouraging member states, permanent observers, and the competent international organizations “to continue providing support and implementing measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.”
Wednesday, March 27th 2019 - 20:54 UTC
Dollar rises in Uruguay while tension increases in Argentine markets

In Uruguay, the dollar traded at noon on the state bank Banco Republica (Brou) board at $ 33.20 for the purchase and $ 34.60 for the sale, 45 cents above the close price on Tuesday. On the board of private exchanges, the currency to the public came to sell at $ 34.80 and $ 34.90.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 07:31 UTC
Seven countries have launched the Forum for Progress of South America

South American countries on Friday launched the Forum for the Progress of South America (Prosur), a new regional bloc which seeks the “integration and strengthening of the region.”
Thursday, March 21st 2019 - 10:07 UTC
Bolivian elections on October 20, not to coincide with Argentina and Uruguay

General elections in Bolivia will now be held on Sunday, October 20, a week earlier than first planned, in order not to clash with elections in Argentina and Uruguay scheduled for October 27. Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirmed the decision this week.