Uruguay
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:07:00 GMTUruguayan Economy minister highlights the importance of climate actions
During her appearance in Washington DC at the Center for Global Development (CGD), Uruguay's Economy Minister Azucena Arbeleche Thursday highlighted the importance of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:34:00 GMTParts of Uruguay on brink of agricultural emergency due to poor rains
Uruguay's Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries Minister Fernando Mattos has not ruled out declaring a national emergency due to the water deficit caused by poor rains, despite western and southern parts of the country being th...
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:35:00 GMTUruguayan children going through more emotional problems than ever before
An Uruguayan School of Medicine professor said local children were going through additional mental health issues since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:30:00 GMTMotion to impeach Mayor of Montevideo filed
Montevideo Councilors from the National (White) and Colorado parties have filed for the impeachment of Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) Mayor Carolina Cosse over her allegedly repeated failure to submit a series of reports requ...
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMTTrump Tower in Punta del Este launched
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou attended the opening this weekend of the luxurious Trump Tower in the exclusive beach resort of Punta del Este in the Department (province) of Maldonado. The project began ten years ago.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:16:00 GMTUruguay launches stamp, announces coin commemorating Andes plane crash
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Friday took part in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the so-called Andes tragedy, an airplane crash that made history since many victims survived after being left for dead.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:12:00 GMTHistoric Paraguayan embassy in Montevideo reopened
Paraguay's President Mario Abdo BenÃtez Friday met with his Uruguayan counterpart Luis Lacalle Pou during the reopening of the historic embassy in Montevideo after refurbishing work.
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:57:00 GMTUruguay's Lower House passes euthanasia bill
Uruguay's Lower House Thursday passed a bill legalizing euthanasia with 57 votes out of 96. The project now goes to the Senate for further Parliamentarian treatment.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:51:00 GMTBrazil, with Mercosur partners, plans to become a global rice exporting hub
As India, the world leader in exports restricts rice shipments, Brazil signaled at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that together with Mercosur partners, it is ready to expand exports and help with global food security.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:12:00 GMTEU-Mercosur agreement ratified in 2023? Uruguayan Foreign Minister sees it possible
It's been more than two decades since the negotiations began. Yet, geopolitical conditions have never been favorable to ratify the agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur. However, the Minister of Foreign Affairs...