URUGUAY

Nearly three tons of drugs incinerated in Uruguay

Published on: January 4, 2025
09:04

Montevideo, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) Nearly three tons of drugs seized in various police operations were incinerated in Uruguay, it was reported today.

Mujica recovering at home after being discharged from hospital

Published on: December 30, 2024
09:03

Montevideo, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's former president, José Mujica, is progressing ‘as expected’ after having a stent placed in the esophagus where cancer was detected in April.

Cubans in Uruguay honor the Revolution’s anniversary

Published on: December 29, 2024
08:13

Montevideo, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s embassy staff and Cubans residing in Uruguay jointly marked here the upcoming 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, voicing their confidence in the future of their homeland.

Uruguay could explore joining BRICS development bank

Published on: December 28, 2024
09:29

Montevideo, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's next government does not have a plan to join the BRICS group, but it could explore joining the group's New Development Bank (NDB).

Uruguayan government and HIF Global agree on use of green hydrogen

Published on: December 27, 2024
16:28

Montevideo, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Almost a year after committing itself to a memorandum of understanding, the Uruguayan government on Friday signed an implementation accord to jointly execute a green hydrogen project with the transnational company HIF Global.

Return of Peñarol fans detained in Brazil demanded in Uruguay

Published on: December 25, 2024
10:42

Montevideo, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Relatives of the fans of Uruguayan football club Peñarol, detained by Brazilian justice, demanded an urgent meeting with Foreign Minister Omar Paganini and the intervention of their country's government.

Torturers from the dictatorship sent to prison in Uruguay

Published on: December 25, 2024
10:32

Montevideo, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan court ordered the prosecution of three retired military officers accused of torturing 39 teenagers in April 1975, during the dictatorship that reigned here, it was announced.

Investigation into irregularities in centers for minors in Uruguay

Published on: December 23, 2024
09:43

Montevideo, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan authorities of the Institute of Children and Adolescents (INAU) are going to Parliament to answer about irregularities affecting minors in their care.

Violations of the rights of teenagers in Uruguay

Published on: December 19, 2024
14:01

Montevideo, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The National Institution of Human Rights (Inddh) presented a resolution documenting severe violations of rights suffered by adolescents in Uruguay.

Uruguayans have positive expectations about Yamandú Orsi’s government

Published on: December 19, 2024
09:31

Montevideo, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Numerous Uruguayans have positive expectations regarding the government that the president-elect Yamandú Orsi will lead starting March 1, 2025.

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