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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:55:00 GMT
Pepe Mujica against blanket VAT reduction
Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica said the Government's blanket cut to the VAT should apply only to the needy people; otherwise, it becomes a benefit to those who can actually afford to pay full tax.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:40:00 GMT
Ecuadorian President lands in BA for River Plate tour
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso landed in Buenos Aires Sunday for his first official visit to the River Plate. He plans to meet Presidents Alberto Fernández of Argentina Monday and Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay Tuesday.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:08:00 GMT
Uruguayan tourism full steam ahead during Easter Week
Some 114,000 have crossed from Uruguay over to Argentina for Tourism Week, a lay holiday version of Easter Week between April 11 and 17. According to local media, 95,000 of them were Uruguayan nationals, followed by 11,000 Arge...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:59:00 GMT
Blinken highlights Uruguay's role in international forums
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Uruguay had “a strong voice” at the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS), “a voice that we really value.”

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:44:00 GMT
FAU brass explore options for the purchase of training aircraft
A delegation of the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has been reported to have visited AERO Vodochody's facilities in the Czech Republic to delve into the specifics of the L-39NG advanced trainer, according to the aircraft manufacture...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:55:00 GMT
Fitch Ratings believes the Lacalle Pou coalition has sufficient political capital to face challenges and much needed reforms
The ruling coalition of Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou expects to use its political capital following victory in the 27 March referendum which rejected overturning a third of his government's program, enacting reforms in ...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:50:00 GMT
763 Uruguayans volunteered to fight for Argentina during Falklands conflict, reveals Senate bill
Senators from the Uruguayan opposition coalition Frente Amplio are sponsoring a declaration in support of Argentina and its Falkland Islands' claim, recalling at the same time that 763 Uruguayans, from a very miscellaneous back...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:53:00 GMT
Uruguayans wait for hours to drive through to Argentina for Tourism Week
Scores of Uruguayan travelers flocked the land crossings into Argentina as they waited to reach their destination for the entire week, probably to capitalize on a favorable currency exchange rate.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:58:00 GMT
Uruguay takes action as climate change threatens waters will advance on coastline
Uruguay's Environment Ministry has launched the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Coastal Zone (PAN Costas) to increase resilience to a rise in the level of the sea, resulting from climate change.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:47:00 GMT
Uruguay's ANCAP makes US$ 88 million profit in 2021
After several adjustments in the price of fuel, Uruguay's state-run oil company ANCAP reaped profits worth US$ 88 million, authorities from the petrol supplier reported Tuesday in Montevideo.



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