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Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:37:00 GMT
Tabaré Viera becomes Uruguay's new Minister of Tourism
The Government of Uruguay has appointed Colorado Senator Tabaré Viera and the nation's new Minister of Tourism following the resignation of Germán Cardoso amid a corruption scandal.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:30:00 GMT
Argentine private plane falls down on approach to Punta del Este killing two
An Argentine-registered single-engined aircraft fell Sunday in the Sierras de las Ánimas, in the Uruguayan department of Maldonado, near Punta del Este. Both occupants died.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:10:00 GMT
Uruguay: Corruption allegations in failed pet project of former president Mujica
A major corruption scandal is unfolding in Uruguay with a pet project from former president Jose Mujica, which he tried to implement during his mandate, 2010/2015, but failed with accumulated losses of at least US$ 300 million.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:03:00 GMT
Paraguay insists on reopening borders with Argentina and supports bid for Celac presidency
The Foreign Ministers of Paraguay and Argentina met Friday in Buenos Aires to discuss several items such as the reopening of the land borders between the two countries and the host's candidacy in 2022 to the annual presidency o...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:40:00 GMT
Reopening Paraguayan border up to President Fernández, Argentina's ambassador to Asunción says
The reopening of land borders with Paraguay might take place sometime before the end of 2021, Argentina's Ambassador to Asunción Domingo Peppo said Wednesday.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:35:00 GMT
Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay have dinner in BA to seek a fresh start in bilateral relations after Summit brush
Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday welcomed his Uruguayan colleague Luis Lacalle Pou over for dinner at the Olivos Residence in an attempt to restore relations between the two of them following a crash during a Merco...

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:42:00 GMT
Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay meeting in Buenos Aires to discuss Mercosur issues
President Alberto Fernández of Argentina will host his Uruguayan colleague Luis Lacalle Pou Friday at the Olivos residence, during which both heads of state are expected to discuss Mercosur issues and other matters concerning ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:34:00 GMT
South Korea/Mercosur round of trade talks at the end of the month
South Korea wants to advance with trade negotiations with Mercosur. Discussions started back in 2018 and at the end of the month, a seventh-round is slated to take place.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:41:00 GMT
Food Systems Pre Summit takes off this Monday in Rome: UN and Italy hosts
Several Mercosur top officials will be attending the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Pre Summit that takes off this Monday in Rome until 28 July. The UN and Italy are hosting the Pre-Summit gathering under the leadership of UN...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:16:00 GMT
Yacyretá's electricity output severely hit by Paraná river downspout
The historical downspout of the Paraná River has led Yacyretá, Argentina's biggest hydroelectric plant, to work at around 50% of its normal capacity, which has a direct impact on supply to the electrical system.



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