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Montevideo, September 21st 2024 - 09:06 UTC

Uruguay

  • Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 14:35 UTC

    Uruguay welcomes Argentina's support to Mercosur countries negotiating solo if necessary

    “It is always better to go all together,” said Paganini. But if that is not possible, negotiations should be undertaken “individually or with the countries that can,” he added

    The Uruguayan Government of President Luis Lacalle Pou has found in Javier Milei's Argentina the partner it longed for within the Southern Common Market to clear the way for individual members of the bloc to seek unilateral trade alliances with other countries or regional alliances. In this scenario, Foreign Minister Omar Paganini Wednesday welcomed Buenos Aires' endorsement to make Mercosur more flexible.

  • Thursday, September 5th 2024 - 08:04 UTC

    Black rain forecast for southern Brazil and northern Uruguay

    The sky color in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul has changed due to numerous fires in the region

    Brazilian Meteorological researchers Metsul have issued a black rain warning for the southern part of the region's largest country, which could also be affecting northern Uruguay Thursday -Cerro Largo, Rivera, and parts of Rocha- given a cold front clashing with a smoke plume from the large number of fires in the region, it was explained.

  • Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 10:55 UTC

    Uruguay inaugurates fishing port terminal

    “The Argentine government understood, after 200 years of struggle,” that Montevideo's port offers better conditions than that of Buenos Aires

    Uruguayan authorities inaugurated a new fishing port in Capurro on Tuesday after a US$ 110 million investment, an “important milestone” that will house the activity in Montevideo, President Luis Lacalle Pou explained. The head of state also pointed out that “it has been many years since a public port was built here.”

  • Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 - 07:54 UTC

    Uruguayan minister in Brazilian agro-show to promote dairy produce exports

    Uruguayan minister Fernando Mattos denied the country was a 'predatory' exporter of dairy products or a threat to Brazilian farmers

    “Uruguay is a net exporter of dairy produce and for years we have been a reliable, serious and main supplier for the Brazilian market. We can't be seen as predators or a threat for Brazil, we are a good trade partner in the framework of Mercosur,” Uruguayan Agriculture and Food minister Fernando Mattos told daily Correio do Povo, during his visit to Expointer, the largest agro show in the neighboring state of Rio Grande do Sul.

  • Monday, September 2nd 2024 - 07:49 UTC

    Uruguay should not underestimate mpox threat, official says

    “We cannot let our guard down under any public health threat,” Satdjian pointed out

    Uruguay's Health Undersecretary José Luis Satdjian insisted this weekend that the country must remain alert for a possible monkeypox outbreak: “We cannot lower our guard,” the official stressed while pointing out that local authorities have stayed in contact with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) after the declaration of public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

  • Saturday, August 31st 2024 - 09:54 UTC

    Uruguay's potential in Antarctica reviewed at Torre Ejecutiva

    Uruguay's presence in Antarctica is absolutely fundamental from a strategic viewpoint, Garcé told attendees at the event in Torre Ejecutiva

    Uruguayan authorities reviewed the country's potential in Antarctica this week during a seminar on the matter held at Torre Ejecutiva in Montevideo to promote awareness, exchange data, share good practices, and support the study of the world's southernmost region, the presidential website reported.

  • Friday, August 30th 2024 - 09:36 UTC

    Foundation stone laid for Google's data center in Uruguay

    Google's data center will cost US$ 850 million and be ready in 26 months, it was explained

    Representatives of technology giant Google and the Uruguayan Government, including President Luis Lacalle Pou, took part Thursday in the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the company's future data center in Pando, in the department (province) of Canelones, within Montevideo's Metropolitan Area.

  • Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 09:16 UTC

    Leonardo DiCaprio welcomes Uruguay's environmental initiative

    Lobos Island has been a crucial strategic geopolitical and economic center since colonial times

    American actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio welcomed through his Instagram account Uruguay's decision to declare Lobos Island, a group of 22 rock formations in the South Atlantic off Punta del Este, a protected natural area to be shielded from buildings and urbanization developments. It was also said to have frustrated Maldonado Mayor (governor) Enrique Antía's plans for other tourist attractions.

  • Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 10:45 UTC

    Football player Juan Izquierdo dies at age 27 after collapsing during Copa Libertadores game

    Nacional confirmed Tuesday the tragic news of Juan Manuel Izquierdo's death

    The Uruguayan football community is in mourning after the confirmation of the death of Nacional defender Juan Manuel Izquierdo at the age of 27. Izquierdo, who collapsed in the final minutes of the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo, did not recover after spending five days in intensive care.

  • Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 09:36 UTC

    BCU's new VP insists the peso/dollar exchange rate is ruled by supply and demand

    “The Central Bank's goal is to control inflation,” Inthamoussu said

    Uruguay's Central Bank Vice President Martín Inthamoussu said Tuesday that the exchange rate between the local peso and the US dollar was “set by supply and demand.” He made those remarks minutes after taking up his new position and pledged to work to keep inflation low amid financial stability.