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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:16:00 GMT
Uruguay 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 GMT
Historic Paraguayan embassy in Montevideo reopened
Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez 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 GMT
Uruguay'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 GMT
Brazil, 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 GMT
EU-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...

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:15:00 GMT
Leading meteorologist forecasts dry months ahead for Uruguay
Uruguay's rural producers were discouraged Tuesday after expert meteorologist Mario Bidegain forecast this year's Spring will be the third in a row with a rainfall deficit.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:59:00 GMT
Prosecutor asked Interpol to issue red alert for Uruguayan passports of Russians in Lacalle Pou's bodyguard case
Uruguayan prosecutor Gabriela Fossati, in charge of the investigation into the case of President Luis Lacalle Pou's former chief of custody, Alejandro Astesiano, requested that Interpol issue a red alert on the passports of Rus...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT
Hake fishing halted for conservation purposes
Authorities from Uruguay and Argentina have agreed to halt hake capture effective Oct. 1 on a temporary basis to preserve the species, it was announced.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:02:00 GMT
Price of gasoline to fall in October, diesel and cooking gas remain stable in Uruguay
Uruguayan authorities ordered a reduction in the price of gasoline at pumps of UY$ 3 (US$ 0.073) per liter effective Oct. 1 while diesel and cooking gas will remain unchanged, it was announced in Montevideo.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:48:00 GMT
Ukraine accused Uruguay of participating in a “collective crime” against its state; Uruguay responded
Ukrainian officials have pointed fingers at Uruguay for allegedly participating in a “collective crime” by supporting President Vladimir Putin's attempt to annex occupied regions.



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