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Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:30:00 GMTUruguay accuses Spanish shipyard Cardama of fraud; company calls it political interference
The Uruguayan government has filed civil and criminal charges against the Spanish shipyard Cardama, which was contracted to build two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) worth more than US$92 million, after detecting alleged irregul...
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMTUruguay announces app for gender violence victims
Uruguayan authorities announced on Thursday the development of a smart cellphone application named “Élida” for victims of gender violence. The device has been named after the country's first female police officer, Élida P...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:34:00 GMTUruguay cancels OPV shipbuilding deal
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced his government's decision to terminate the contract with Spain's Cardama Shipyard for the construction of two Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs). The contract, signed under the previous admi...
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:55:00 GMTTony Blair and Yamandú Orsi discuss child poverty, artificial intelligence, and drug trafficking in Montevideo
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi received former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at Torre Ejecutiva on Wednesday, as part of Blair’s official visit to the region, which also included stops in Buenos Aires and Asunción. Blair, ...
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMTUltra-luxurious ship kicks off Uruguay's cruise season
Uruguay officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of one of the world's most luxurious vessels, the Scenic Eclipse, at the Port of Montevideo. The "six-star" ship, known for her luxury suites for a total of 228 pas...