URUGUAY

Uruguay: National meningococcal vaccination drive

Published on: August 18, 2026
09:20

Montevideo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) has announced a national meningococcal vaccination drive in response to a rise in cases and deaths associated with the disease.

Uruguay: Cuban Ambassador acknowledges solidarity movement

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:19

Montevideo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Uruguay, Lissett Perez, expressed her gratitude for the solidarity shown by the Uruguayan people and the tributes paid in this capital to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on his 100th birthday.

Uruguay: US congressman reveals coercion and violence to impose plans

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:18

Montevideo, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Congressman Jesus Chuy affirmed in an interview published in this capital that the United States government is currently using coercion and violent actions to impose its plans.

Historic victory for the Labor Movement in Uruguay

Published on: August 17, 2026
10:08

Montevideo, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan labor movement achieved a historic victory this week: a reduction in the workday without loss of pay.

Uruguayan Parliament condemns barbarity against Cuba

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:23

Montevideo, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is an act of barbarism that threatens humanity, stated Senator Oscar Andrade of the Broad Front before the Uruguayan Parliament.

Uruguay: PIT-CNT unions join strike for third time

Published on: August 11, 2026
10:10

Montevideo, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's PIT-CNT trade union called for a partial general strike in this capital and the metropolitan area, along with a march to the Legislative Palace, where the national budget is being debated as part of the government's Accountability Report.

Uruguay exported more forestry products but reached less revenue

Published on: August 10, 2026
10:54

Montevideo, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's forestry sector exports increased in volume in 2025, but revenue declined due to lower prices.

Uruguay: Repressive military officers to remain behind bars

Published on: August 8, 2026
10:45

Montevideo, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) A Uruguayan court of appeals upheld the convictions of nine former military officers accused of illegal detentions, torture, and the death of PhD. Vladimir Roslik during the dictatorship that ruled this nation.

Uruguayan President meets IMF Managing Director

Published on: July 30, 2026
11:30

Montevideo, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) President Yamandu Orsi will meet with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who arrived in this nation after visiting Argentina.

Uruguay opens House of Solidarity with Cuba in Maldonado

Published on: July 30, 2026
11:20

Maldonado, Uruguay, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) The House of Solidarity with Cuba opened at the "La Fabrica" sociocultural center in this departmental capital, where the Caribbean nation's National Rebelliousness Day and Fidel Castro's 100th birthday were remembered. It was a day of historical remembrance and reaffirmation of support for the Cuban Revolution, as part of the national campaign of solidarity with the besieged island, in which political and social forces, as well as citizens of this country, converged.

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