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Key EU states fear Mercosur pact may hurt Amazon

21-09-2020 08:22 EU commissioner admits not all EU nations "are aligned" on trade deal with Mercosur nations, as fears historic accord could hurt the Amazon grow.

Lacalle Pou says EU-Mercosur deal 'advances' but not at 'expected speed'

03-09-2020 01:05 Uruguayan leader’s comments just the latest in a series indicating that momentum for the accord has slowed.

Virus rages in South America as governments grasp for clues

18-08-2020 15:38 From incoherent mask rules to inconsistent social distancing, South America’s response to the novel coronavirus has been all over the map – here's a look at how each nation is doing.

Youngsters in Latin America vent pandemic fury after lost 2020

12-08-2020 23:30 For four young adults across Latin America, 2020 was meant to be a year of freedom and opportunity. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic brought confinement and frustration. 

Uruguay rides out Covid threat without imposing a lockdown

04-07-2020 09:30 "Freedom with responsibility" has been the name of the game in Argentina’s small neighbour – the country has less than 1,000 registered cases and less than 30 deaths.

Uruguay’s new tax residence rules spark interest among Argentines

04-07-2020 08:24 Seeking to attract immigrants with high purchasing-power, Uruguay has relaxed its fiscal residence requirements – triggering a rush of consultations from Argentines.

Uruguay quietly beats coronavirus, distinguishing itself from neighbors

16-06-2020 17:07 As Latin America struggles to contain coronavirus, Uruguay has managed to keep case numbers low and will allow students to return to school by June 29.

For less than US$400,000 you can now get Uruguay tax residency

15-06-2020 08:29 Starting in July, foreigners who live at least 60 days a year in Uruguay and buy real estate valued above 3.5 million inflation-linked UI – currently equivalent to US$378,000 – will qualify for tax residency.

Famous Andes crash survivor building virus ventilators

27-04-2020 07:00 Uruguayan Doctor Roberto Canessa, one of the 16 survivors of an air plane crash in the Chilean Andes in 1972, has developed a rudimentary ventilator to help patients, partnering up with robotic engineers and doctors.

Opposition slams government's decision to pull out of Mercosur trade talks

26-04-2020 09:34 Citing economic policy priorities and the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, President Alberto Fernandez’s administration has withdrawn from ongoing and future talks involving the Mercosur trade bloc.

Brazil and Uruguay agree to close border for 30 days

23-03-2020 08:39 Only Brazilian citizens or residents, as well as Uruguayans who have Brazilian spouses or children, may enter from the neighbouring country.

Paralysis for Latin America with lockdowns, border closures

20-03-2020 12:30 Brazil closes land borders and Argentina enters nationwide lockdown, as Mexico and Peru report their first virus deaths.

The surprising rise of climbing in flat Uruguay

16-03-2020 08:00 Despite Uruguay's terrain lacking significant mountains, sport climbing is a growing activity in the country, and discovering it is a challenge even for the locals.

Uruguay shuns cruise ship arriving from Buenos Aires over coronavirus fears

13-03-2020 14:21 Uruguay turned away a cruise ship at a popular Atlantic coast resort Friday on grounds that it was unable to screen the 3,000 passengers on board for cases of coronavirus.

Glory seekers Peñarol branch out into cricket and rugby

04-03-2020 08:04 Uruguay's most successful football club is aiming for titles in cricket and rugby too.

Center-right president takes office in Uruguay

02-03-2020 09:55 Luis Lacalle Pou, son of former Uruguayan president, built a diverse coalition during the November elections to narrowly win the office.

Got US$500,000 and 90 days? Uruguay might have an offer for you

30-01-2020 16:46 President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou is considering changes in tax-residency rules to woo people to neighbouring Uruguay.

Mercosur braces for change amid calls for new trade rules

18-01-2020 09:19 Regional trade bloc faces uncertain future, with Argentina now in the minority and Uruguay and Brazil seeking the right to secure trade deals outside the bloc’s remit

by Fermin Koop

Tensions loom large at Macri's final Mercosur summit

05-12-2019 18:14 Macri bids farewell to Mercosur at summit in Brazil, with regional bloc reeling from US steel and aluminum tariffs and tensions between Bolsonaro and Alberto Fernández.

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

05-12-2019 07:26 Focus of bloc's 55th summit – the last for President Mauricio Macri – looked set to be the arrival of Alberto Fernández in office. The Mercosur now has more immediate concerns: Donald Trump.