Uruguay

Saturday, November 6th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Arbeleche lists Uruguay's achievements before COP26

Uruguay's Economy Minister Azucena Arbeleche has told the Energy Forum for the World Beyond Carbon, which was an event within Glasgow's COP26, that her country was one of the most prominent in terms of renewable energy.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Vizzotti pledges to lift test requirement for residents of bordering cities

Argentina's Health Minister Carla Vizzotti Thursday announced in Puerto Iguazú that PCR testing for people living in “mirror cities” will no longer be required for border neighbourhood transit.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Chinese carmaker to halt Uruguay operations

The Chinese carmaking company Lifan has announced it would halt all of its operations in Uruguay and leave the country after agreeing to pay overdue wages to some 60 workers who have been laid off and alre already on unemployment insurance.
Thursday, November 4th 2021 - 20:08 UTC
GOL returns to Montevideo after nearly 21 months of domestic-only routes

Brazilian carrier GOL resumed services to Montevideo after almost 21 months when a flight from São Paulo landed at Montevideo's Carrasco International airport Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 2nd 2021 - 09:59 UTC
Uruguay reopens borders to fully immunized foreigners

Around 3,000 foreign tourists arrived in Uruguay before sunset Monday after borders were fully reopened to vaccinated travellers following nearly two years of closure to fight COVID-19.
Tuesday, November 2nd 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Uruguayan exports on the rise, report shows

Beef, meat by-products and wood have boosted Uruguayan exports, which were reported to have grown 17.2% overall in October, it was announced Monday in Montevideo. Meat sales once again reached record figures.
Monday, November 1st 2021 - 09:27 UTC
Rotterdam seizes four tons of cocaine shipped from Paraguay via Uruguay

Netherlands Customs officers have seized what is considered the largest haul this year, over four tons of cocaine at the port of Rotterdam with an estimated value of US$ 362 million. The drug was found in soy bags that were destined for Portugal and are of Paraguayan origin using Uruguay as the port of transit.
Saturday, October 30th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Costa Cruises cancels its 2021/22 season in Uruguay and Argentina

As happened with MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises announced on Friday the cancellation of its 2021/2022 cruise season in Uruguay and Argentina. Last-minute differences with Brazilian officials forced the Italian cruise company which belongs to the Carnival Group, to redraft the itinerary of Costa Fascinosa that was expected in Uruguay and Argentina.
Friday, October 29th 2021 - 11:24 UTC
Uruguay, Pfizer agree on supply of COVID-19 vaccines for 2022

The Government of Uruguay finally reached an agreement with Pfizer for the supply of 3.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines during 2022, it was announced Thursday in Montevideo.
Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 19:02 UTC
Low cost airline JetSmart to land in Montevideo next year

Chilean budget carrier JetSmart has announced it will start serving Uruguay as of January 18 with tickets available for as low as US $ 20. The airline plans to offer three weekly flights between the capital cities of Chile and Uruguay with Airbus 320 aircraft which have a capacity of 186 seats.