URUGUAY

Uruguay’s PIT-CNT close to obtaining signatures for referendum

Published on: April 3, 2024
11:10

Montevideo, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's trade union PIT-CNT is on Wednesday close to obtaining the necessary signatures to set up a referendum on the social security reform approved at the Government's request.

Inequality grows in Uruguay, economist says

Published on: April 3, 2024
10:45

Montevideo, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) The latest report on wealth distribution in Uruguay today shows a growth in inequality, according to Mauricio De Rosa, PhD in Economics.

Homicides drop in Uruguay in first quarter of 2024

Published on: April 2, 2024
10:18

Montevideo, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The number of homicides dropped in the first semester of the current year by 17.3 percent, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of the Interior (MI) released today.

Uruguay’s FA calls to end US interferance and blockade against Cuba

Published on: April 1, 2024
07:55

Montevideo, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Broad Front (Frente Amplio-FA) rejected what it described as the interference of the United States in Cuba's internal affairs and the blockade Washington still maintains against that nation.

Displaced people returned to their homes after floods in Uruguay

Published on: March 31, 2024
11:35

Montevideo, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Authorities have ended the return of those displaced by the last rains and floods, in departments that are now back to normal.

Infant mortality increased in Uruguay

Published on: March 31, 2024
09:21

Montevideo, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) Infant mortality in Uruguay registered a considerable increase in 2023, according to doctor and former vice-minister of Health Miguel Fernández, in statements released here today.

Over 200 dengue cases reported in Uruguay

Published on: March 30, 2024
08:22

Montevideo, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay´s Public Health Ministry (MSP) on Saturday reported over 200 cases of dengue in the country, according to a weekly epidemiological report.

Waters fall back but displacement of people continue in Uruguay

Published on: March 28, 2024
10:24

Montevideo, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) More than 5,400 people are still out of their homes today in several Uruguayan departments, where heavy rains caused floods.

Uruguayan government readies aid for flood victims

Published on: March 28, 2024
08:20

Montevideo, Mar 28 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is preparing support programs for families affected by the floods that impacted much of the country in recent weeks.

People still evacuated and affected due to storms in Uruguay

Published on: March 22, 2024
13:55

Montevideo, Mar 22 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 5,000 people remain displaced from their homes and many more are still without electricity after days of heavy rains and floods.

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