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Montevideo, March 9th 2026 - 08:58 UTC

Uruguay

  • Saturday, April 22nd 2023 - 10:41 UTC

    Uruguayan banks and transport announce 24-hour strike for when?

    The proposed reforms are “a mere patch that the new technological realities and the labor world will make obsolete in a very short time,” AEBU argues

    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?

    The problem of water deficit started “quite some time ago,” Mattos pointed out

    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

    Purchases by 'premium' tourists increased by 36% in relation to the pre-pandemic period

    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

    Although the Uruguayan army reported no attacks on its troops, the Uruguayan government has been thinking of withdrawing forces given the endemic recurrence of violent incidents

    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”

    Lacalle Pou (left), VP Beatriz Argimón (center) and Presidential secretary and possible candidate of the ruling party for the next presidential elections, Álvaro Delgado (right). Photo: Presidency

    “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

    “I am being treated with very strong antibiotics,” Lacalle said in a Zoom appearance from his hospital room

    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.

  • Thursday, April 13th 2023 - 11:45 UTC

    Uruguayan FM off to China in search of FTA

    Bustillo's trip is about to continue strengthening the relationship between Uruguay and China

    Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo is leaving shortly for China on a mission to narrow the gap for the South American country to reach a Free Trade Agreement with the Asian giant, it was reported in Montevideo.

  • Tuesday, April 11th 2023 - 10:29 UTC

    Palestinian Embassy in Montevideo critical of Uruguayan FM

    Palestine has also condemned Uruguay's pro-Israel votes in the United Nations

    While Uruguay's Foreign Ministry issued a communiqué condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the Middle East, the Palestinian Embassy in Montevideo accused the administration of President Luis Lacalle Pou of being one-sided.

  • Monday, April 10th 2023 - 10:12 UTC

    Golan Heights: Uruguayan peacekeepers near line of fire

    Violence is spiraling in the Middle East

    Uruguay's Army Sunday reported that its peacekeeping troops in the Golan Heights were in good shape after missile attacks were recorded Saturday in the area they are patrolling. However, the group's mission was temporarily suspended.

  • Saturday, April 8th 2023 - 10:11 UTC

    Uruguay's Health Minister worried about travelers bringing home dengue

    “We have to take care of ourselves,” Rando said

    Uruguayan health authorities have issued a series of recommendations to nationals of the South American country traveling abroad, particularly to Argentina, for the Easter Weekend due to a surge in the number of dengue cases detected in the neighboring nation. Health Minister Karina Rando stressed that those returning from that country and from Brazil should be attentive to possible symptoms for 10 or 12 days.