Uruguay

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.
Friday, April 21st 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Uruguayan agricultural emergency extended until when?

Uruguayan authorities Thursday announced the current declaration of agricultural emergency will be extended until September from April 24.
Thursday, April 20th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
First Quarter sees over a million tourists flocking to Uruguay

The Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay announced that in the first quarter of the year, more than one million tourists visited the South American country, generating revenues of 741 million US dollars. This was presented on Wednesday, indicating an increase in the sector.
Monday, April 17th 2023 - 22:51 UTC
More killings in eastern Congo; Uruguay might withdraw its member of UN peace keeping forces

Dozens of people were killed in attacks on villages in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a civil society organization said Saturday. Local sources blamed the attacks on the CODECO militants, saying they attacked at least three villages, around 60 kilometers from the provincial capital of Bunia.
Friday, April 14th 2023 - 16:23 UTC
The Economist: “Uruguay is losing its reputation as a success story in Latin America”

“The Economist” published an article on Thursday stating that Uruguay's reputation as a success story in the region is diminishing. Initially, the British media outlet referred to Uruguay as a “model country” and highlighted its achievements, such as obtaining 95% of its electricity from renewable sources, legalizing same-sex marriage, and allowing residents to buy cannabis from pharmacies. Uruguay was also recognized as the most peaceful and least corrupt country in South America.
Friday, April 14th 2023 - 09:43 UTC
Former Uruguayan President Lacalle Herrera hospitalized in BA

Former Uruguayan President Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera has been hospitalized in Buenos Aires to receive antibiotic treatment for a spider bite, according to local press reports.