Uruguay

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.
Thursday, April 27th 2023 - 10:27 UTC
How well did Uruguay do with S&P's latest ratings?

The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's Wednesday upgraded Uruguay BBB+, with a stable outlook, the highest level in the country's history, it was announced. This index reflects the level of risk involved in lending money to governments according to their economic conditions.
Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 10:38 UTC
Uruguayan workers strike against Government's pension reform proposal approved by Parliament

Uruguayan workers took to the streets on Tuesday as part of a general strike called by the PIT-CNT labor federation to express their rejection of the government's proposed pension reform, which they see as “socially inefficient” and “against the people.” The Uruguayan Chamber of Representatives approved the legislation on Tuesday evening after a “marathon” session.
Wednesday, April 26th 2023 - 02:55 UTC
Mercosur members, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay expected a decrease in 2023 beef exports, USDA

Based on data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a recent report from SAFRAS & Mercado indicates that the participation of Mercosur members Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in global beef exports is expected to decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Monday, April 24th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Uruguayan authorities tackle chikungunya

Uruguay's Health Minister Karina Rando and Undersecretary José Luis Satdjián Saturday visited Paysandú, where seven cases of chikungunya were confirmed in patients who had no travel history.
Monday, April 24th 2023 - 09:20 UTC
Chile reports first human case of avian influenza; Uruguay begins vaccination in commercial poultry farms

The Ministry of Health of Chile notified WHO of the detection of human infection with avian influenza A(H5) virus. The patient is a 53-year-old male from the Region of Antofagasta in the north of Chile. He had no history of comorbidities or recent travel.
Saturday, April 22nd 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Uruguayan banks and transport announce 24-hour strike for when?

Uruguayan public transport drivers and bank clerks will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest against President Luis Lacalle Pou's attempt to reform the country's pension system and increase the retirement age, which is causing concern, particularly when such a move was something the head of state had vowed during his campaign that he would not seek.