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Thu, 27 May 2021 09:30:00 GMT
IMF report praises Uruguay's economy and answer to the covid-19 crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has audited Uruguay's economy and was full of words of praise for the South American country, it was reported Wednesday

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:02:00 GMT
Lacalle Pou picks wingman Heber to become Uruguay's new Interior Minister
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou has chosen Luis Alberto Heber to become the new Minister of the Interior following the death of Jorge Larrañaga last week, it was announced.

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Montevideo gyms get back to work (out)
Montevideo's gyms, clubs and sports centres reopened their doors Monday, albeit with only 30% per cent capacity allowed and provided all sanitary protocols are observed.

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:29:00 GMT
Scholar highlights differences between Uruguayans and Argentines
Uruguayan-Canadian scientist Nicolás Saldías of the Intelligence Unit within the famed publication The Economist, has described that ”Argentina and Uruguay are two countries that could be defined as twin brothers raised by ...

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:23:00 GMT
Uruguay's Interior Minister Jorge Larrañaga mourned by political friends and foes alike
Uruguay's Interior Minister Jorge Larrañaga has died of a heart attack at the age of 64, President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Saturday. “Jorge Larrañaga passed away. Very hard! I've learned to love and respect him. He was a...

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:02:00 GMT
Uruguay now a part of the Alliance for the Decarbonization of Transport
Uruguay's entry into the Alliance for the Decarbonization of Transport was formalized Friday when Industry, Energy and Mining Minister Omar Paganini Friday took part in the virtual Transport Forum Summit 2021, an event organize...

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:43:00 GMT
Former Uruguayan VP gets suspended jail sentence
Former Uruguayan Vicepresident Raúl Sendic Rodríguez was handed down an 18-month suspended jail sentence Thursday for abuse of office and embezzlement.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:32:00 GMT
Brazil wants Mercosur to agree on a 20% reduction of the Common External Tariff
Brazil is determined that Mercosur's Common External Tariff, TEC, be reduced by 20% in two rounds of unilateral cuts, 10% immediately, and the other 10% in December. This is the official strategy and position of Brazil for the ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:42:00 GMT
Uruguay eases down travel restrictions against covid-19
The Government of Uruguay Wednesday has decided that foreign travellers with both doses of any vaccine against covid-19 and a negative PCR test will not have to undergo a mandated quarantine upon entry.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:46:00 GMT
Uruguay developing vaccination pass for public shows
Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday admitted his government is evaluating the implementation of a “green passport” for admission into public shows.



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