Uruguay

Friday, July 24th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
Argentina asks Uruguay on Falklands' flights information which allegedly land in Carrasco airport

The government of President Alberto Fernandez thanked Uruguay for supporting Argentina's sovereignty Malvinas Islands' claim during the latest Mercosur summit but also asked for information on flights to the Islands that land in Carrasco airport.
Monday, July 13th 2020 - 08:48 UTC
OECD Investment Committee report helps Uruguay with its full membership incorporation

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Investments Committee has decided to support Uruguay's incorporation as full member of that committee. The decision follows a review by the Committee of Uruguayan investment policies.
Thursday, July 2nd 2020 - 11:59 UTC
Uruguay's foreign minister finally presents his resignation; Bustillo, currently ambassador in Spain, replaces Talvi

Uruguay’s Foreign Minister, Ernesto Talvi, presented his definitive resignation on Wednesday, according to what he wrote on his Twitter account. In a letter addressed to President Luis Lacalle Pou that he published on the social network, Talvi explained that his intention was to remain in the Foreign Ministry until the end of the year, during the “pro tempore” presidency of Uruguay in Mercosur that the country assumes this week.
Tuesday, June 30th 2020 - 18:04 UTC
Uruguay in the list of 14 countries to which the Europe Union opens its borders

The European Union agreed on Tuesday to reopen its borders to 14 countries excluding the virus-stricken US, as the pandemic accelerated globally with more than 505,000 deaths worldwide. Of Latin America the only country included in the list is Uruguay.
Sunday, June 28th 2020 - 09:37 UTC
EU re-opens borders to visitors from 18 countries,US and Russia not on the list

According to diplomatic sources, EU Committee of Permanent Representatives yesterday approved a draft list of 18 countries, to whom the European Union’s borders will start re-opening on July 1.
Thursday, June 25th 2020 - 12:03 UTC
Uruguay raises US$ 2 billion in dual currency fresh funds

Uruguay raised US$ 2 billion from a dual-currency debt deal on Wednesday, issuing UYU47.1 billion (US$ 1.12 billion) in new inflation-linked, 20-year notes and adding US$ 400 million to its 4.375% 2031 bonds, plus a rescheduling of US$ 500 million in 2027, 2028 and 2030 Indexed Units.
Wednesday, June 24th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Korean trawler catches fire in Montevideo port and is towed out to the bay

A Korean flagged trawler on Tuesday noon was towed away from Montevideo port docks to the bay after it caught fire fearing explosion threats from fuel and ammonia cylinders tanks.
Friday, June 12th 2020 - 05:39 UTC
Uruguay: Minister Ernesto Talvi agrees to leave the Foreign Ministry

The Uruguayan chancellor would be the first cabinet minister chaired by Luis Lacalle Pou to leave office. Although he will not do so immediately, since he announced this Thursday that he has not yet submitted any resignation, Talvi met last Tuesday with the president to agree to his departure from the executive power.
Monday, June 8th 2020 - 05:26 UTC
Uruguayan Chancellor avoid describing Venezuela as a dictatorship and clashes with the President Lacalle Pou's policy

A few months ago, Foreign Minister Ernesto Talvi, at his rallies as a candidate for the presidency of Uruguay, did not hesitate to describe the Venezuelan government as a dictatorship. However, in an interview this Saturday he affirmed that he “won't say in this role” that the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a dictatorship.
Monday, June 1st 2020 - 09:27 UTC
Three Uruguayan marines shot dead; unanimous condemnation from public opinion and political system

The killing of three young Uruguayan marines, with shots in their heads in a non-strategic outpost next to the Montevideo fortress which overlooks the port and city, has shocked public opinion and triggered pledges from government authorities that the culprits will be brought to justice and face trial.