Uruguay

Thursday, September 28th 2023 - 09:15 UTC
Uruguay: 15-meter whale found dead on Colonia beach

Uruguayan authorities reported Wednesday the discovery of a dead 15-meter whale on the River Plate beach of Colonia, believed to be the first such discovery in the past 100 years.
Wednesday, September 27th 2023 - 09:24 UTC
Uruguayan Interior Minister wants DEA back

Uruguay's Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber insisted Tuesday it would be a wise move to bring back the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to the South American country. Heber made those remarks days after the escape of many drug traffickers who had been granted house arrest.
Wednesday, September 27th 2023 - 08:55 UTC
New container line linking EU main ports with Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina

ONE (Ocean Network Express) and Cosco Shipping are starting the new LUX container service. This route connects Europe and the Mediterranean with the east coast of South America with weekly stopovers.
Tuesday, September 26th 2023 - 09:06 UTC
Uruguay has first three female colonels

Uruguay's Senate has approved the promotion of the first three female military officers to reach the rank of colonel in the South American country's armed forces, Defense Minister Javier García announced Monday.
Monday, September 25th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Uruguay's Ancap awards all offshore exploration licenses open for bids

Uruguay's state-run oil company Ancap has awarded all seven offshore oil and gas exploration licenses open for bids to four foreign companies: YPF (Argentina), APA Corp (United States), and Shell and Challenger Energy Group (CEG) (United Kingdom), it was reported in Montevideo.
Saturday, September 23rd 2023 - 12:24 UTC
Uruguayan President's son makes football top-notch debut

Luis Lacalle Ponce de León, son of Uruguay's current President Luis Lacalle Pou and grandson of former head of state Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera (1990-1995), made his First Division football debut this week, it was reported in Montevideo.
Friday, September 22nd 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Uruguayan Governor sees nothing wrong with child labor

The Governor of the Uruguayan department (province) of Artigas spoke naturally of child labor Thursday in a TV interview, which prompted a swift reaction from the national government.
Thursday, September 21st 2023 - 10:47 UTC
Agricultural emergency extended in Uruguay

Uruguayan authorities announced Wednesday that the agricultural state of emergency declared due to the drought affecting the country will be extended until the end of 2023, it was reported in Montevideo.
Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Advisor to Uruguay's Interior Minister resigns amid sex scandal

An advisor to Uruguay's Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber Monday turned in his resignation amid a sexual harassment scandal that rocked Montevideo's political circles.
Friday, September 15th 2023 - 11:20 UTC
Presidents of Uruguay, France meet for Rugby World Cup match

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday discussed the European Union-Mercosur trade deal with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron while meeting ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash in Lille between the two countries' national teams, which the hosts eventually won 27-12.