Uruguay

• Monday, August 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay confirms economic policy and names new minister

  

  Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez confirmed Monday that Economy minister Danilo Astori would be leaving his post next September 15th but at the same time emphasized that there would be no changes to the current macroeconomic policy to which his administration has been successfully committed.

• Monday, August 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentina/Uruguay clash over export duties in Mercosur

  

  Neighboring Uruguay and Argentina have again clashed over trade in the framework of Mercosur. Argentina is complaining about a 2% consular levy Uruguay applies to all imports while Uruguayan authorities argue that the controversial farm export taxes distort market conditions.

• Wednesday, August 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay's strong exchange rate favors most trade partners

  

  Uruguay's exchange rate which has a significant influence for the country's exports has advanced strongly against virtually all of its trade partners with the exception of Brazil.

• Tuesday, August 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay July inflation eases, but above 2008 target

  

  Uruguay's July consumer prices index CPI marked 0.45%, the lowest since last April, accumulating 5.91% in the first seven months of 2008 which, according to analysts makes it difficult to keep to the original Central Bank estimates of 3 to 7% for the twelve months.

• Tuesday, August 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay's ruling coalition leads in vote intention with 42%

  

  Uruguay's ruling coalition leads vote intention with a solid 42%, seven points ahead of the main opposition party, Nacional with 35%, according to a public opinion poll from consultants Cifra which was released on Monday.

• Monday, August 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Minerva II opens Montevideo 2008/09 cruise season

  

  The first vessel to call in Montevideo port, Uruguay, this coming 2008/09 cruise season is Minerva II which will be arriving November 21st, according to an official report from local authorities.

• Tuesday, July 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Right moment for Montevideo port to become regional hub

  

  The recurrent conflicts in Brazilian ports are having a direct impact on River Plate maritime traffic but the situation could be overcome if Montevideo expands its facilities and becomes a hub for the region, according to maritime agents.

• Monday, July 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay brand beef shipped directly to EU consumers

  

  By the end of the year Uruguay will be shipping beef directly to European Union consumers. The locally packed presentations will have all the traceability information plus the brand name with all the consumer data the supermarket wishes or has to comply with.

• Monday, July 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay presents in The Hague documents on Botnia dispute

  

  Uruguay will be complying Monday with its final written presentation in The Hague on the Botnia pulp mill construction dispute with Argentina that alleges Uruguay ignored water joint management agreements.

• Monday, July 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguay record year for farm production and export

  

  Farm production in Uruguay will consolidate its sixth year running of expansion, 66.5% since 2002, and farm exports are forecasted to reach 4.2 billion US dollars, a 51% increase over last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture Programming and Policies Office, OPYPA.