Uruguay

Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Pepe Mujica receives yet another honorary university degree

Former Uruguayan President (2010-2015) José Mujica has been awarded Wednesday an honorary doctorate from the Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC) in the Argentine province of Córdoba for being “one of the main voices critical of savage capitalism.” Teachers, authorities, and students of the UNRC proposed the distinction for Mujica's “extensive career in political and social militancy.”
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 02:11 UTC
Argentine opposition Congressman meets with Uruguayan President

Argentine Congressman Rogelio Frigerio of the opposition JxC coalition held meetings with Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou and other Multicolor Coalition leaders to discuss the situation of the Uruguay River as well as the need to improve integration processes between the two countries, including possible changes to Mercosur.
Wednesday, June 29th 2022 - 23:39 UTC
Uruguayan peso keeps growing against US dollar

While the Argentine peso keeps losing ground against the US dollar, just the opposite is going on across the River Plate, where the Uruguayan currency is stronger every day, having undergone a 12.4% appreciation so far this year.
Tuesday, June 28th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Uruguay foresees economic growth, job creation and tax cuts

Uruguay's Economy Minister Azucena Arbeleche Monday said the Government foresees a 4.8% growth in 2022 and the creation of 40,000 jobs, which would make the lowering taxes feasible.
Monday, June 27th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguay Congress Falklands declaration expected first week of July; differences on the term 'usurpation'

The Uruguayan parliament is expected to make a legislative declaration relative to the Falkland Islands conflict and the 40th anniversary of the war during the first week of July. The initiative was presented by the opposition catch-all coalition (Broad Front) in April, but the final decision has been delayed since the senior member of the ruling coalition which supports president Luis Lacalle Pou, does not agree with the wording.
Monday, June 27th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Most Uruguayans favor legalizing euthanasia

A survey released this weekend has shown that 55% of Uruguayans are in favor of legalizing euthanasia, while 25% opposed it and the rest still has to make up their minds on the controversial issue.
Saturday, June 25th 2022 - 11:08 UTC
Uruguay is back in the oil exploration business; three companies awarded four off shore blocks

Uruguay's oil refining and fuel distribution company Ancap announced on Friday that three blocks and exploration licenses in the country's maritime shelf had been awarded. Two of them were acquired by Shell and the third by Apache Corporation, including an exploratory well, in the framework of the Open Uruguay Round.
Wednesday, June 22nd 2022 - 20:28 UTC
Israel's Embassy in Uruguay says Venezuelan 747 involved in arms traffic

Israel's Embassy in Montevideo Wednesday claimed that the Iranian crewmembers of the Venezuelan-flagged Boeing 747-300 seized by Argentine authorities in Buenos Aires were involved “in arms trafficking to Syria” and with the terrorist organization Hezbollah.
Tuesday, June 21st 2022 - 20:04 UTC
Uruguay to welcome Inter-Parliamentary Union dignitaries next week

Uruguay's capital Montevideo and the exclusive beach resort of Punta del Este are to host the upcoming meeting of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union where lawmakers from Latin America and the Caribbean will convene on June 29, Vice President Beatriz Argimón announced.
Tuesday, June 21st 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Uruguay never jeopardized Emtrasur's 747, FM claims

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday stressed his country never put the Venezuelan-Iranian plane currently seized in Buenos Aires at risk.