TRANS RIGHTS Tolerant Uruguay a place for some trans citizens to 'glow' 11-01-2021 08:35 There is no current data on how many people identify as transgender in the neighbouring Uruguay, let alone how many of them are minors.
RACISM ROW Uruguayan players' union slams English FA for Cavani 'racism' ban 04-01-2021 15:39 Uruguayan Football Players' Association launches scathing attack on the English Football Association for banning Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani over use of 'negrito' in a social media post.
BLOOMBERG Uruguay sees ‘first wave’ threatening long-protected Covid gains 23-12-2020 00:09 Nine months after recording its first coronavirus case, Uruguay is seeing an outbreak in what President Luis Lacalle Pou has called the “first wave,” threatening to undo the hard-fought gains throughout the pandemic.
Mercosur 'Distrust' of Brazil stalls EU-Mercosur trade deal 13-12-2020 19:45 Concerns over Amazon deforestation under Bolsonaro are delaying the ratification of a two-decades long negotiated trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur.
OBITUARY Region mourns loss of former Uruguay president Tabaré Vázquez 12-12-2020 09:56 Tributes pour in for two-time former president, who died last weekend from lung cancer at age of 80. Vázquez was the first candidate of leftist Frente Amplio coalition to win Uruguayan presidency, breaking traditional hegemony of Colorado and Nacional parties.
Ex-Uruguay president Uruguay in mourning as ex-president Tabaré Vázquez dies aged 80 06-12-2020 09:17 Family confirms in statement that left-wing leader, who ruled Uruguay twice from 2005-2010 and 2015-2020, has succumbed to lung cancer.
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL Without environmental guarantees, EU-Mercosur trade deal faces uncertain future 23-11-2020 15:51 Historic free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur regional bloc, announced more than a year ago after more than two decades of negotiations, stuck in limbo due to environmental concerns.
CRIME & SECURITY Sister of River Plate midfielder in custody after police stop uncovers 40kg of cocaine 23-11-2020 14:48 An elder sister of River Plate midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz was in Buenos Aires on Saturday while travelling in a taxi. Police officers find 40 kilogrammes of cocaine in vehicle.
INTERNATIONAL APPROACH Wealth taxes and extraordinary contributions – how other nations handle it 21-11-2020 10:14 Worldwide Germany and France are the two most practical examples of that class of taxes labelled “solidarity."
LATIN AMERICA Fernández heads across River Plate to meet Lacalle Pou 20-11-2020 13:07 President Alberto Fernández crossed the River Plate on Thursday to meet up with his Uruguayan colleague Luis Lacalle Pou in the first meeting between the two leaders since the latter’s inauguration on March 1.
Festival Internacional de Colonia The show must go on (line) 10-11-2020 15:11 Since our lives were turned upside down by Covid-19, I have benefitted from artists, musicians and comedians who have made their work available to the wider world on YouTube. Starting Wednesday, the Festival Internacional de Colonia will do the same. by Robert Cox
ENVIRONMENT South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires 26-10-2020 07:00 Exacerbated by a historic drought, larges swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires.
TRAVEL & TOURISM South America’s posh summer spot to stay shut on Covid 25-10-2020 14:37 Uruguay, home to luxury beach resort Punta del Este, will keep its international borders closed this summer, President Luis Lacalle Pou confirmed last week.
Latin America Two Uruguayan ex-presidents quit politics on same day 20-10-2020 16:49 Former presidents José Mujica and Julio María Sanguinetti bow out of frontline politics on the same day.
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL EU parks trade deal with Mercosur over environmental concerns 17-10-2020 09:56 More than 15 months ago, then-president Mauricio Macri hailed the sealing of the Mercosur bloc’s historic trade agreement with the European Union. Today, as European nations express environmental concerns, ratification isn’t even close to starting. by Fermin Koop
BLOOMBERG Wealthy Argentines flee taxes, politics to settle in Uruguay 07-10-2020 17:01 Nearly half of the 504 Argentines who’ve taken up tax residency abroad this year have chosen Uruguay.
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL Brazil rejects deforestation concerns on EU-Mercosur deal 23-09-2020 16:12 Brazil hits back at European reluctance to finalise EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying a French report on environmental concerns is motivated by "protectionist interests."
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL 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.
MERCOSUR BLOC 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.
HUMAN RIGHTS Uruguayan Army colonel killed ‘in several countries’ during dictatorship 03-09-2020 00:40 Army colonel imprisoned for crimes during Uruguay’s 1973-1985 dictatorship admitted to killing and torturing detainees, as well as confirming existence of clandestine death flight in Argentina, according to official documents.
HUMAN RIGHTS OAS chief Almagro under fire for removal of top rights official 01-09-2020 16:05 OAS secretary general and ombudswoman at centre of bitter feud with the leadership of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR), the region’s top rights watchdog.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Merkel expresses 'significant doubts' over EU-Mercosur trade pact 21-08-2020 14:12 German chancellor expresses "significant doubts" over landmark EU-Mercosur free trade deal, citing concerns over the devastating deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
Global pandemic 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.
Global pandemic 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.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 70 years on from the 'Maracanazo,' Brazil and Uruguay cannot forget 15-07-2020 23:21 July 16, 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the "Maracanazo," when hosts Brazil was beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in the final of the 1950 World Cup in front of a crowd of almost 200,000 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The defeat inflicted crushing disappointment across Brazil and still reverberates to this day.
Coronavirus pandemic Buquebus' floating lab tests passengers to protect both Uruguay and Argentina 15-07-2020 14:21 Buquebus has implemented a new testing scheme for every passenger seeking to board boats back and forth from Argentina to Uruguay.
EU-MERCOSUR TALKS EU watchdog opens probe into Mercosur trade deal 10-07-2020 12:16 EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly confirms investigation will be opened into historic trade deal with Mercosur, after environmental and rights groups complained that the deal does not respect the EU’s legal obligations.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC 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.
FISCAL PARADISE? 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.
OVER THE WATER Ernesto Talvi, Uruguay's foreign minister, resigns post 01-07-2020 23:54 Talvi's move had been expected after he announced his intention last month to devote more time to his Ciudadanos political party.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS In midst of Covid chaos, Uruguay is getting it right 30-06-2020 12:50 Uruguay has become an oasis in the middle of a Covid-19 storm.
BEEF INDUSTRY Beef industry surmounts coronavirus-led disruption of trade 20-06-2020 11:01 Exports overall dropped in the first third of 2020, but overseas beef sales rose more than 10% in the same period, when compared to the previous year.
Opinion & Analysis 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.
Bloomberg 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.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Why is Uruguay beating Latin America’s coronavirus curse? 29-05-2020 13:10 Stricken neighbours take note – Uruguay has not only contained the outbreak, it has done so without a lockdown, harsh quarantines or heavy-handed policing. by Mac Margolis
environment Uruguay renegotiates US$3-billion pulp plant deal with Finland's UPM 17-05-2020 08:27 Environmentalists have raised concerns over the plant's impact on Uruguay River, while Argentina lost a challenge in the International Court of Justice.
Mercosur negotiations Argentina on board for Mercosur trade talks after 'gradual change in discourse' 10-05-2020 10:00 A teleconference this Thursday assessed the courses of action on the Mercosur negotiations already concluded with the European Union, the ongoing negotiations with Canada, Korea, Singapore and Lebanon, and the deepening of agreements already signed with Israel and India.
Fight against virus 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.
MERCOSUR TRADE BLOC 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.
Diplomatic effort Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay jointly repatriate 386 people 15-04-2020 00:25 Group had been affected by the closure of respective borders and cancellations of commercial flights due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sport chaos Uruguayan football federation lays off 400, including coach Tabárez 29-03-2020 18:44 All employees of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), including coach Tabarez, will receive unemployment insurance benefits since activities were suspended due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 death toll Uruguay reports first coronavirus-linked death 29-03-2020 18:36 Uruguay reported its first death linked to the novel coronavirus on Saturday, a former minister and ally of the ruling party, the government said.
Coronavirus pandemic 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.
Coronavirus pandemic 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.
Border with Argentina closed Brazil closes nearly all land borders for 15 days 19-03-2020 15:11 Ministerial decree says authorities blocking entry "by road or land" from all neighbouring countries, with the exception of Uruguay to the south.
Coronavirus Pandemic Uruguay closes borders with Argentina in bid to block coronavirus 17-03-2020 20:33 Uruguayan government decrees state of health emergency and the partial closure of borders; number of confirmed cases rises to 50.
Coronavirus pandemic Venezuela puts seven states in coronavirus quarantine 16-03-2020 09:32 Latin America has seen an acceleration in reported cases, with more than 550 people now infected and seven deaths, including the first in Guatemala.
Sport 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.
Coronavirus outbreak 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.
Uruguay exits Unasur Uruguay withdraws from Unasur and suspends TIAR exit 11-03-2020 13:40 Foreign policy shift under new leader Luis Lacalle Pou, whose government describes the Unasur bloc as "an organisation that in fact has ceased to function.”