Uruguay

Monday, November 30th 2009 - 12:20 UTC
PINTA '09 showcases Latin American art from 60 art galleries in Latin America

There were few signs of a recession ridden United States at PINTA '09, the modern and contemporary art fair, showcasing Latin American art from 60 art galleries in Latin America, the United States and Europe. The third annual art fair held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York might be a young fair, but upon closer inspection of the high quality of art produced in Latin America, it has become an important player in the global art scene presenting the best of Latin American art not only to the United States, but also to the world.
Monday, November 30th 2009 - 11:51 UTC
Mujica reaches out to the opposition and calls for political agreements

Jose “Pepe” Mujica, 74, from the ruling Broad Front coalition was confirmed Sunday as Uruguay’s next president having defeated in the run-off 51.9% to 44.1%, Conservative candidate and former president Luis Alberto Lacalle.
Saturday, November 28th 2009 - 07:23 UTC
Mujica supports Lula da Silva government style and his Iran policy

Uruguay’s incumbent presidential candidate Jose “Pepe” Mujica again supported Brazilian president Lula da Silva’s administration and policies, describing as a “genius move” the decision to receive this week in Brasilia the controversial Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Friday, November 27th 2009 - 05:12 UTC
South America backs Argentina/Uruguay bid to host 2030 World Cup

South American football's governing body CSF has backed a bid by Argentina and Uruguay to jointly stage the 2030 World Cup finals to commemorate the centenary of the first tournament that was also held in Uruguay.
Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 13:47 UTC
President Vazquez will personally congratulate his successor Sunday night

Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez will personally congratulate the winner of Sunday’s presidential election run-off, which has two hopefuls: the ruling coalition Jose Pepe Mujica who leads with a comfortable margin in public opinion polls, and the opposition candidate Luis Alberto Lacalle.
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - 13:16 UTC
Disenchantment factor ahead of next Sunday’s Uruguayan presidential runoff

With less than a week for Sunday’s runoff when Uruguay’s next president will be definitively elected, public opinion polls show support for both candidates “frozen” with a significant percentage undecided or with the intention of voting blank or spoiling their vote.
Tuesday, November 24th 2009 - 07:49 UTC
Lula da Silva anticipated his Uruguayan election vote: incumbent Mujica

A leading figure from the ruling Workers Party of Brazil visited this weekend Uruguayan presidential candidate Jose “Pepe” Mujica with a message from President Lula da Silva.
Saturday, November 21st 2009 - 08:59 UTC
Sour anniversary for Botnia pulp mill Argentine pickets

An Argentine company has purchased 500 tons of pulp from the Uruguayan Botnia mill which is at the heart of a serious diplomatic controversy with Argentina that has reached the International Court of The Hague.
Friday, November 20th 2009 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil, Peru and Uruguay in “boom phase recovery”

The Economic Climate Index (ECI) in Latin America, (developed in partnership between the German Ifo Institute and Brazil’s Getulio Vargas Foundation) rose to 5.2 from 4.0 points between July and October 2009, exceeding for the first time since January 2008, the average of the last ten years (5.1 points).
Friday, November 20th 2009 - 02:47 UTC
Uruguayan incumbent presidential candidate leads by 6 points in polls

With only ten days for the Uruguayan presidential run-off, incumbent candidate Jose Pepe Mujica leads with 48% vote intention while his rival Luis Alberto Lacalle stands at 42% and the undecided 10%, according to the latest public opinion poll released Thursday by a Montevideo newspaper.