URUGUAY

Uruguayan Parliament to debate crisis in prison system

Published on: October 7, 2024
09:36

Montevideo, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) Interior Minister Nicolás Martinelli will report to Parliament on the death of six inmates in a fire in the country's largest prison on September 25th, although his appearance will be centered on the crisis in the Uruguayan prison system.

China positions itself as Uruguay’s main trading partner

Published on: October 6, 2024
10:09

Montevideo, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) China is currently consolidating its position as Uruguay's main trading partner, according to a report by the Uruguay XXI Institute, which bolsters exports from the country.

Coming elections’ turnout is in decline

Published on: October 6, 2024
10:02

Montevideo, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The coming elections’ turnout on October 27 is in decline, not only at the consultation, but also at the national ballot, a survey revealed on Sunday.

Plebiscite on social security gets majority in Uruguay

Published on: October 2, 2024
11:37

Montevideo, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) The social security plebiscite promoted by the union central PIT-CNT and opposed to President Luis Lacalle Pou, has a chance of winning at the polls, according to poll results released today.

Uruguayan high school teachers stage strike

Published on: October 1, 2024
09:07

Montevideo, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's National High School Teachers Federation (FENAPES) is staging a 48-hour strike in high schools on Tuesday demanding labor rights.

FA candidates seek vote of Uruguayans in Argentina

Published on: September 30, 2024
10:28

Montevideo, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Broad Front (Frente Amplio-FA) is seeking the electoral support of thousands of this nation's citizens living in Argentina, especially in Buenos Aires, where its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Yamandu Orsi and Carolina Cosse, respectively, are traveling on Monday.

Uruguay promotes in Cuba the cultural and social nature of tourism

Published on: September 28, 2024
13:36

Havana, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay highlighted in Cuba the cultural and social nature of tourism, from the promotion of the nation's destinations and the government's willingness to contribute to the sustainability and competitiveness of the sector.

Private health workers protest in Uruguay

Published on: September 25, 2024
10:31

Montevideo, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Health Federation (FUS) called for a partial work stoppage today for labor claims and criticism of the situation of the national health system.

Mujica pending elections in Uruguay despite health problems

Published on: September 25, 2024
09:54

Montevideo, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The former Uruguayan President José Mujica is keeping an eye on the election campaign despite his health problems, according to statements made by his wife, former Vice President Lucia Topolansky, which transcended today.

Majority believes Yamandú Orsi will be Uruguay’s next president

Published on: September 25, 2024
09:25

Montevideo, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The majority of Uruguayans believe that the next president of the country will be Yamandú Orsi, candidate of the Frente Amplio (FA), according to data from a poll published today.

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