Uruguay

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:20:00 GMT
With Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción
The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signed their long-negotiated association and free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei attending the ceremony and Brazil’s L...

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:55:00 GMT
Mercosur and EU sign historic trade agreement in Asunción after 26 years of negotiations
On January 17, 2026, the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU) will formalize a comprehensive association and free trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, marking the culmination of nearly 26 years of negotiations, accordin...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security
Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional securit...

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:41:00 GMT
US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”
Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In n...

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:59:00 GMT
BBC ranks Uruguay 10th among world's top tourism destinations
The British Broadcasting Corporation has named Uruguay as one of the top 20 travel destinations for the year, ranking it at number 10 globally, minly due to its sustainable alternatives. The South American country was also deme...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:33:00 GMT
EU-Mercosur deal to be signed in Asunción on Jan. 17
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) will be signed in Paraguay on Saturday, Jan. 17, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed on Friday, following th...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:41:00 GMT
Uruguay: donated islands for environmental bilateral initiative
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi took delivery on Thursday of three islands in the Uruguay River purchased by US philanthropist Gilbert Butler to develop a binational "Peace Park" Project together with neighboring Argentina.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:06:00 GMT
Uruguay records lowest yearly inflation in over two decades
Uruguay's inflation last year fell below the Central Bank’s (BCU) official target of 4.5%, hitting 3.65% after December's -0.09%, making President Yamandú Orsi's first annual National Institute of Statistics (INE) report a h...

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:44:00 GMT
Paraguay's Peña approves of Maduro's arrest and wishes Venezuelans all the best
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña celebrated Washington's intervention in Caracas to hold Bolivarian leader Nicolás Maduro Moros accountable before a New York court of law.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:50:00 GMT
Paraguayan group buys over major Uruguayan retail business
Paraguay's Grupo Vierci has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of GDN Uruguay's shares, encompassing key retail brands including Supermercados TaTa, Farmacia San Roque, BAS apparel, MultiAhorro Hogar home goods, and who...

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