Uruguay

Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
“Sterile flies” to combat cattle screw worm in Uruguay

Mexico made a first shipment of sterile parasitic flies to Uruguay to help combat the cattle “screw worm” or Cochliomyia hominivorax, an insect whose larvae or maggots eat living tissue, and which has gradually spread from Brazil to the southern pastures of South America.
Thursday, January 29th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay's trade deficit trebles in Jan-Nov. 2008

Uruguay's trade deficit trebled during the first eleven months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007, although November registered a slight ease in the imports' strong annual impetus, according to the latest release from the Central Bank.
Thursday, January 29th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay lamb exports reach 19.647 tons to October 2008

Uruguay mutton and lamb exports totaled 19.647 tons in the first ten months of 2008, mainly to Mercosur, European Union and the Middle East, according to reports from the country's National Meat Institute.
Tuesday, January 20th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay meat exports down 33% during January

Uruguayan meat export revenue in the first half of January totalled 17 million US dollars, down 33% from the same period a year ago, according to the latest report from the country's Meat Board, INAC.
Monday, January 19th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Two of the largest cruises vessels call in Montevideo

Two of the world's most impressive cruise vessels will be calling in Montevideo this week with over 7.000 visitors and 2.400 crew members. They are “Mariner of the Seas”, which is scheduled to spend next Thursday in Uruguay's capital, and on Sunday, “Queen Mary 2” on a 114 day global tour.
Wednesday, January 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Rio Tinto “delays” massive iron ore port project in Uruguay

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has decided to halt a project planned for western Uruguay for at least one year due to the global financial crisis, the Uruguayan government admitted this week.
Wednesday, January 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay: 6 companies interested in possible offshore oil & gas

Six companies to date have purchased data packages for Uruguay's first offshore Exploration and Production round, mining and energy minister Daniel Martínez said after making a presentation at an energy conference in Santiago de Chile.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay: emergency aid for drought striken farmers

Uruguay declared on Monday an “agriculture emergency” and announced measures to help farmers address the very serious “rain deficit” which is threatening crops, livestock and the provision of fresh produce. The package includes importing fodder and cow feed for dairy farms as well as postponing tax and social security payments, and energy bills.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay raises basic rate to 10% to combat inflation

Uruguay's Central bank this week raised its reference interest rate by 2.25 percentage points to 10% in an attempt to contain inflation which last year closed at 9.19%, above government target and the highest since 2003.
Sunday, January 11th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay government admits “serious drought” condition

Following weeks of farmers' demands for emergency support, Uruguay's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries finally admitted the seriousness of the drought for the farming industry and the country's main source of exports.