Uruguay

Thursday, May 18th 2023 - 11:57 UTC
Some rains forecasted but water crisis still dramatic in Uruguay

Uruguay's Meteorological Institute (Inumet) Wednesday announced it forecasted rainfalls between May 19 and 21, albeit below 10 millimeters, with a probability of occurrence between 60% and 80%, it was reported in Montevideo.
Monday, May 15th 2023 - 10:50 UTC
Shortage of drinking water in Montevideo getting critical

Montevideo Mayor Carolina Cosse will ask the National Emergency System (Sinae) to step in as the shortage of drinking water in the Uruguayan capital gets more and more serious. The city and the Metropolitan area is feared to run out of drinking water in between 20 to 30 days due to lack of rainfall.
Thursday, May 11th 2023 - 10:54 UTC
Brazil to begin dredging channel linking Merín and Los Patos lagoons this year

Brazilian authorities have pledged to start dredging the Merín-De los Patos lagoons waterway later this year, most likely in the spring, Uruguayan Undersecretary of Transport and Public Works, Juan José Olaizola said. The initiative is part of the agreements reached by presidents Luis Lacalle Pou and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their meeting in January in Montevideo.
Friday, May 5th 2023 - 14:38 UTC
Uruguay: President Lacalle Pou demands resignation of Housing Minister Moreira over “direct award” scandal

Uruguay is experiencing a crisis in the government cabinet formed by a coalition of conservative parties. President Luis Lacalle Pou requested the resignation of Housing Minister Irene Moreira after a controversial direct awarding of a house to a militant of her party, Cabildo Abierto, without a lottery, as reported by Montevideo media on Friday.
Thursday, May 4th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
“Argentina extremely cheap,” says Uruguayan president

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou said his country has a problem with prices in Argentine being so low due to a favorable exchange rate that people cross the border to do their shopping.
Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguay starts vaccinating poultry against avian flu

Uruguayan authorities began vaccinating poultry against avian flu with immunizers from the United States, it was reported Tuesday in Montevideo. An additional batch of chemicals is due from Mexico shortly.
Monday, May 1st 2023 - 09:57 UTC
Uruguay's INE launches virtual phase of 2023 census

Uruguay's National Statistics Institute (INE) kicked off a new census during the weekend in a virtual modality until May 17 when it will switch to face-to-face interviews, INE Director Diego Aboal explained.
Sunday, April 30th 2023 - 18:14 UTC
Uruguayans flock to Argentina due to the convenient exchange rate

Uruguayan drivers stayed in line for up to 7 kilometers Saturday trying to cross to Argentina for the long Labor Day weekend to capitalize on the favorable exchange rate, it was reported.
Sunday, April 30th 2023 - 09:46 UTC
Argentina needs a way out of the dollar gamble, Mujica says

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica said Argentines have long lost confidence in their currency; hence the jump of the “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar.
Friday, April 28th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Uruguayan Senate gives nod to pension reform bill

Uruguay's Senate Thursday approved at around 9 pm the pension reform bill which is now up to President Luis Lacalle Pou to be signed into law.