Uruguay

Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Alberto Fernández and Pepe Mujica discuss Argentina's crisis

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica and incumbent Argentine head of state Alberto Fernández got together Friday at the former's farm in Rincón del Cerro to discuss the currency exchange crisis in South America's second-largest country and, with it, the future of the region.
Thursday, October 26th 2023 - 10:21 UTC
Uruguay doing its best to help Hamas-held hostage

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou explained Wednesday that the South American country's Foreign Ministry was engaged in the ongoing talks for the release of the hostages in the hands of the pro-Palestine terrorist group Hamas.
Wednesday, October 25th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
Former Uruguayan President Lacalle under home hospitalization after stroke

Former Uruguayan President Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera, father of the current head of state, is under home hospitalization after suffering an ischemic stroke on Sunday, which is now in remission, it was reported in Montevideo.
Wednesday, October 25th 2023 - 09:57 UTC
Uruguayan Supreme Court ruling leaves Member of Parlasur on the brink of extradition

A ruling this week by Uruguay's Supreme Court left Argentine Member of Parlasur Fabián “Pepín” Rodríguez Simón on the verge of extradition to his country, where he is wanted for influence peddling and other crimes allegedly committed during the presidency of Mauricio Macri (2015-2019), it was reported in Montevideo.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC
Steady increase of eucalyptus pulp prices boosted by Chinese demand; jumps of US$ 50 and US$ 80 per ton

Good news for Mercosur pulp industry. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus pulp since June, China has surprised producers and analysts by showing stronger than expected demand for the fiber.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:31 UTC
China denies US accusations of illegal fishing in South Atlantic; names Uruguay, a reliable friend, as witness

A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Montevideo published an official release denying United States attacks on Beijing fishing practices, 'bordering on illegal in the South Atlantic', praises the good relations with Uruguay, and commits to keep strengthening close economic and trade links, in multiple areas including measures to combat illegal fishing.
Friday, October 20th 2023 - 10:54 UTC
José 'Pepe' Mujica begs Hamas for Latin American hostages

Former Uruguayan leftwing President José 'Pepe' Mujica Thursday called on the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas to release the Latin American hostages captured since the beginning of the conflict with Israel on Oct. 7, it was reported in Montevideo.
Wednesday, October 18th 2023 - 13:29 UTC
Poor performance of Uruguay's ovine sector, hit by low international prices

Exports of the Uruguayan ovine sector reached US$ 157 million in the first eight months of the year, (Jan/August), according to the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat, SUL, which represented a 17% drop in value.
Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Fuel shortages reported in Uruguay and Argentina

Fuel shortages have been reported on both ends of the River Plate. But while supply is expected to be back to normal before the end of this week in Montevideo, Argentine rural producers are concerned that the lack of diesel might impact their activity shortly.
Tuesday, October 17th 2023 - 09:46 UTC
Uruguay calls it a day regarding evacuations from Israel

A Uruguayan Hercules C-130 transport aircraft performed the South American country's last relief flight, bringing out people from war-torn Israel to Madrid while Argentina was still evacuating its own Tuesday, it was reported.