URUGUAY

More than 700 suicides in Uruguay in 2023

Published on: September 10, 2024
11:20

Montevideo, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Last year, 763 people took their own lives in Uruguay, it was reported as the "World Suicide Prevention Day" is commemorated.

Uruguay: 161 missing detainees remain to be found

Published on: September 10, 2024
10:18

Montevideo, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) The list of missing detainees to be found today in Uruguay includes 161 persons, out of a total of 197 victims of crimes committed by the dictatorship, it was revealed today.

Thirteen policemen commit suicide in Uruguay this year

Published on: September 9, 2024
12:01

Montevideo, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) A police officer took his own life, bringing to 13 the number of suicides in that body so far this year, the National Police Union (Sipolna) of Uruguay reported.

Uruguay’s Broad Front prioritizes combating child poverty

Published on: September 8, 2024
09:58

Montevideo, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) Fighting off child poverty is currently a priority for the opposition Broad Front (FA), which seeks to win in the October elections and return to power in Uruguay.

Former Uruguayan President Mujica Undergoes Surgery, says Newspaper

Published on: September 7, 2024
16:56

Montevideo, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica underwent surgery at the Casmu Sanatorium on Saturday, after two days at hospital, local El Pais newspaper informed.

Mujica remains hospitalized in Uruguay, he needs to be hydrated

Published on: September 6, 2024
11:15

Montevideo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica remains hospitalized on Friday for hydration and to improve his health.

Uruguay has silenced Israeli genocide, Palestinian ambassador affirms

Published on: September 6, 2024
11:10

Montevideo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian ambassador here, Nadya Rasheed, affirmed the current Uruguayan government has opted for silence in the face of the genocide that Israel commits daily against its people.

Uruguayan authorities investigate cocaine container’s transit

Published on: September 6, 2024
10:10

Montevideo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the transit through the Montevideo port of a container with 3.5 tons of cocaine that was seized in Portugal last week.

Government resorts to covert privatization, say Uruguayan unions

Published on: September 5, 2024
16:38

Montevideo, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government is currently involved in the covert privatization of public companies, according to trade union complaints.

Ex President Mujica returns to hospital for tests

Published on: September 5, 2024
16:21

Montevideo, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) Former Uruguayan President José Mujica was admitted again today to the Casmu mutualist clinic, where he will undergo further tests.

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