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Migration flow at Uruguayan border crossings

Montevideo, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) During the first half of January, Uruguay's National Customs Directorate recorded the entry and exit of more than 700,000 people, amidst the current booming summer season.

Immigration controls recorded 359,086 entries and 394,558 exits.

Among the nationalities entering the country, Argentinians ranked first with a total of 163,367, followed by Uruguayans with 123,147, Brazilians with 27,026, Paraguayans with 6,402, and Americans with 5,530.

In 2025, tourism balance closed in positive territory for the second consecutive year.

Uruguay received 3,604,000 visitors, while 2,401,312 residents traveled abroad.

Argentina and Brazil were once again the top destinations for Uruguayans traveling abroad. jdt/jav/mem/ool

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