Uruguay

• Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:51 UTC

  Mercosur's cultural festivals of 2024

  

  Whether you are local to Mercosur or traveling to the area, you'll know that Mercosur is rich in diversity. So, let's take a look at some of the festivals that celebrate Mercosur's unique culture, and why these festivals continue to be popular.

• Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:36 UTC

  Covid 19: Sales of facemasks and alcohol gel on the rise in Argentina

  

  Despite the ongoing economic crisis, a sharp increase in sales of facemasks (15%) and alcohol gel (10%) was reported amid a surge in Covid-19 detections, the Argentine Union of Pharmacists and Biochemists (SAFyB) said. In this scenario, federal health authorities have again recommended people update their vaccination scheme against the malady.

• Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:45 UTC

  President Lacalle Pou fined for speeding in Maldonado during motorcycle escapade

  

  Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou has received a fine from the Municipality of Maldonado for a speeding violation while riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. This incident, which occurred on January 8 and was reported the last few hours, gained attention as it followed the president's new “biker” facet as he rides without visible bodyguards and using a non-approved helmet in Punta del Este.

• Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 10:19 UTC

  Uruguay and Argentina agree to move on with River Plate dredging

  

  Foreign Ministers Omar Paganini and Diana Mondino agreed Wednesday during a one-on-one meeting in Asunción (Paraguay) that Uruguay and Argentina needed to move forward with the dredging of the 14-meter access channel to the port of Montevideo. Argentina's Mondino and Uruguay's Paganini met before the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) in the Paraguayan capital.

• Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 10:12 UTC

  Uruguay's Society of Pediatrics advises against Covid-19 vax for kids

  

  Uruguay's Society of Pediatrics Wednesday issued a statement in Montevideo advising against vaccinating children against COVID-19 and insisting on the convenience of other non-pharmacological measures to prevent the spread of the malady.

• Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 17:00 UTC

  “Society of the Snow”, a film based on the epic tragedy of the Andes, wins Oscar nominations

  

  The critically acclaimed film “Society of the Snow,” directed by J. A. Bayona, has achieved significant recognition with an Oscar nomination for Best International Film, along with a nod for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

• Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 10:32 UTC

  NASA acknowledges Uruguay's striking advancements in wind energy integration

  

  In a recent article, NASA's Science Mission Directorate commends Uruguay's impressive strides in rapidly incorporating wind energy into its electricity grid, spotlighting the Peralta wind farm in Tacuarembó, in the center of the country.

• Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:10 UTC

  Mercosur region students visit the Falklands and share life with residents for a week

  

  Last week the Falkland Islands welcomed the regional student competition 2024 winners, who are visiting the Falklands from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

• Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:53 UTC

  Power restored at Uruguay's Artigas Base in Antarctica

  

  Uruguay's National Administration of Power Plants and Electrical Transmissions (UTE) has restored power supply at the South American country's Artigas Scientific Base in Antarctica, it was reported Monday in Montevideo. The service had been interrupted between Thursday at 2.28 pm and late Sunday.

• Monday, January 22nd 2024 - 14:02 UTC

  José “Pepe” Mujica criticizes Milei's fanaticism, fears an authoritarian shift in Argentina

  

  In a press conference on Sunday, former Uruguayan President José Mujica shared his thoughts on the policies of Argentine President Javier Milei since taking office on December 10.