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Uruguay

Located between Argentina and Brazil on South America's east coast, Uruguay is one of Latin America's most socially progressive countries, ranking high globally in human rights and income equality.

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November 25, 2024

Uruguay election: Left-wing candidate Orsi wins presidency

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Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election

Uruguay has elected a leftist former history teacher and mayor to the presidency after five years of conservative rule.
PoliticsNovember 25, 202401:58 min
picture shows a banner saying 'Stop EU-Mercosur' during a protest action of Greenpeace environmental activists at the European Council building, Thursday 25 May 2023, in Brussels

EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?

EU-Mercosur: Will the trade negotiation saga ever end?

A deal between the two blocs on how to liberalize their trade, seems elusive. Will China seize its chance?
TradeMarch 5, 2024
Protesters bang empty water jugs on the ground

Uruguay experiences worst drought in decades

Uruguay experiences worst drought in decades

The country is going through its worst drought in over 70 years and has had to declare a water emergency.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 5, 202302:13 min
Low water levels are seen at the Canelon Grande Reservoir, which supplies water for the city of Montevideo

Uruguay drought: Capital hit by water shortages

Uruguay drought: Capital hit by water shortages

Montevideo is experiencing its worst drought in over 70 years, a situation worsened by locals hoarding water supplies.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 30, 2023
Weltmeisterschaft 2022 Katar | Ghana v Uruguay | Luis Suarez

World Cup 2022: Tears for Suarez as karma bites

World Cup 2022: Tears for Suarez as karma bites

A late twist of fate condemned Luis Suarez and Uruguay to an early exit as South Korea celebrated victory over Portugal.
SoccerDecember 4, 2022
Luis Suarez handball against Ghana

World Cup 2022: Ghana seek revenge against Luis Suarez

World Cup 2022: Ghana seek revenge against Luis Suarez

Twelve years after Ghana missed an opportunity to reach the World Cup semifinals, there is still national anger.
SoccerDecember 1, 2022
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Roberto Canessa

'We couldn't give up'

Roberto Canessa survived a plane crash in the Andes in 1972 and was pivotal in saving the lives of other passengers.
PoliticsOctober 12, 2022
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Uruguay is bringing COVID-19 under control

In Uruguay, the number of coronavirus infections has fallen rapidly, and so have COVID-19 hospitalizations.
HealthSeptember 9, 202102:29 min
Woman wearing mask and carrying flag at May 1 demonstration in Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay scores successes over COVID-19

Low population density and a solid health care system help Uruguay fend off the pandemic better than other nations.
HealthAugust 22, 2020
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