Uruguay

Thursday, October 2nd 2014 - 07:47 UTC
Uruguay's presidential election at the end of October 'too tight to call'

With less than four weeks to 26 October presidential election in Uruguay, the leading candidates are in a neck to neck race, which will demand a run off at the end of November with the result is too close to call, although two of the latest opinion polls believe that the ruling coalition could still scratch through.
Thursday, October 2nd 2014 - 07:06 UTC
Uruguay's fiscal deficit 'relatively' stable at 3.3% of GDP

Uruguay's fiscal deficit in the twelve months to August was equivalent to 3.3% of GDP, or 1.725bn dollars according to the latest release from the Economy and Finance ministry. However the primary deficit (before debt payments) was 202 million dollars or 0.39% of GDP.
Tuesday, September 30th 2014 - 22:12 UTC
OAS observers mission readies monitoring of Peru's Sunday regional elections

Uruguay's lawmaker and chief of the Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission (OAS/EOM) Sergio Abreu arrived on Tuesday in Lima to lead a group of 35 people who will observe the October 5 Peru's regional and municipal elections in 16 departments of the country and the Province of Callao.
Monday, September 29th 2014 - 08:54 UTC
Uruguay needs to improve infrastructure, “especially roads and port facilities”

Finland's UPM, one of the largest forestry groups in the world, does not intend for the moment to build any new pulp mills in Uruguay, said Jaakko Sarantola, vice president of the cellulose division of the company, who also pointed out that Uruguay needs to improve infrastructure to facilitate logistics.
Thursday, September 25th 2014 - 03:12 UTC
Uruguay presidential campaign: government distributes 10 US dollars for each valid ballot

The Uruguayan government released this week the equivalent of 22.9 million dollars for the financing of political parties campaigning for 26 October when presidential and legislative elections are scheduled. In Uruguay political parties receive government support for electoral activities and private donations are closely scrutinized.
Wednesday, September 24th 2014 - 16:35 UTC
FIFA proposes three minute stoppage if a player suffers a suspected concussion

FIFA says its executive committee will this week discuss a proposal to introduce a three-minute stoppage if a player suffers a suspected concussion. Michel D'Hooghe, head of FIFA’s medical committee, recommended the new rules for the treatment of head injuries following a series of incidents in recent months that have sparked criticism of FIFA.
Monday, September 22nd 2014 - 04:16 UTC
Mujica brags on foreign policy; Latam ready to play a larger role in peace issues, Europe has lost clout

Uruguay's president Jose Mujica said the latest world events show that Europe 'has lost clout' in global affairs, and has lost strength as 'peace mediator', and this role could be “much better performed by Latin America”.
Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 06:08 UTC
Emma Watson draws hundreds of young fans in Montevideo during the UN goodwill visit

British actress Emma Watson drew hundreds of young fans on Wednesday as she visited Uruguay's Legislative Palace to promote women's participation in politics in her new role as a UN goodwill ambassador.
Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 05:14 UTC
Philip Morris determined to make its legal battle over cigarette labeling with Uruguay, a lesson for other countries

Whether you’re a Marlboro man or a Benson & Hedges smoker, if you pick up a pack in the South American nation you will be greeted by an image of decaying teeth, premature babies, horrific hospital scenes or some other terrifying scenario.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:25 UTC
Uruguay's economy expands 3.7% during the second quarter over a year ago

Confirming ten years of sustained expansion the Uruguayan economy advanced 2% in the second quarter over the first quarter and 3.7% over the same period a year ago, according to the latest reports from the Central bank.