Uruguay

Friday, October 11th 2013 - 12:33 UTC
Aerosmith rockers declared fans of Uruguayan president Jose Mujica

American rockers Aerosmith have declared themselves fans of Uruguayan leader Jose Mujica, a colourful former guerrilla known for his simple lifestyle. But the 78-year-old Mujica can't say the same of Aerosmith, admitting after meeting with band members that he hadn't heard any of their songs.
Friday, October 11th 2013 - 10:18 UTC
Uruguay: Pulp mill controversy: “Only God sets an ultimatum” Mujica tells Timerman

“Only God sets an ultimatum” said Uruguay’s President José Mujica in a laconic reply to Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman demand (and countdown) to return to negotiations regarding the UPM pulp plant and Montevideo’s decision to allow an increase in production.
Thursday, October 10th 2013 - 05:21 UTC
Pope Francis sends his blessings to President Cristina Fernandez

Pope Francis has wished President Cristina Fernández a “full health recovery” following the surgery she underwent on Monday at the Fundación Favaloro clinic in Buenos Aires. “I beg you to feel my presence. I guarantee my nearness and prayer,” the ex Argentine cardinal said.
Wednesday, October 9th 2013 - 05:33 UTC
French Total signs to explore for oil to the north of Uruguay

French energy giant Total signed on Tuesday a deal with Uruguay’s oil company Ancap to search for oil in the northern counties of Artigas and Salto in an area of 6.200 square kilometres.
Sunday, October 6th 2013 - 07:01 UTC
UPM conflict: Argentine protestors will not be allowed to cross to Uruguay, warn officials

Residents from Gualeguaychú, Argentina confirmed that on Sunday they will attempt crossing an international bridge to Uruguay to protest the production expansion of the pulp mill Botnia/UPM, authorized by the government of President Jose Mujica. This despite the fact Uruguayan officials anticipated that at the most “eight or nine” Argentine officials and representatives from the protestors will be allowed to meet with their Uruguayan counterparts to discuss the situation.
Sunday, October 6th 2013 - 06:56 UTC
IMF raises Uruguay’s 2013 growth estimate but lowers 2014 forecast

The IMF raised its 2013 economic growth forecast for Uruguay, but lowered its estimates for 2014, saying growth had “moderated to a more sustainable pace” after a decade of strong expansion.
Sunday, October 6th 2013 - 06:51 UTC
Petrobras sells to Shell two oil prospects offshore Uruguay

Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras approved the sale of the company's stake in two oil prospects in Uruguay's Punta del Oeste Basin to Royal Dutch Shell Plc for 17 million dollars, according to a filing late on Friday. The two prospects are identified as Blocks 3 and 4.
Friday, October 4th 2013 - 06:58 UTC
Uruguay 2012/13 soybean crop was record in volume, area and yield

Uruguay’s latest soybean crop was the highest in history, 2.76 million tons with an increase in the area planted and in yields according to the latest survey from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The area dedicated to soybean climbed 20% and reached 1.049.000 hectares.
Friday, October 4th 2013 - 06:47 UTC
Uruguay’s annual inflation in September reached 9.02%; minister confident it will be brought down

Uruguay’s consumer inflation soared 1.36% over August in September boosted by increases in energy and fuel, transport, milk and other basic items, according to the latest release from INE, the government’s data office. This means inflation in the last twelve months climbed to 9.02% from a month ago (8.86%) and 8.2% in the first nine months of 2013.
Thursday, October 3rd 2013 - 21:42 UTC
Uruguay and Singapore sign open skies agreement including hub and regional flights

Singapore has signed a new Open Skies Agreement with Uruguay. The agreement allows designated airlines to fly between both countries and it is more liberal than conventional ones, said the Singapore Ministry of Transport in a statement on Wednesday.