URUGUAY

Children become collateral victims in Uruguay drug shootings

Published on: October 15, 2024
14:54

Montevideo, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) The death of a baby as a victim of cross fire among local drug traffickers in this capital's Cerro Norte neighborhood has brought to the limelight the collateral risks deriving from drug trade in Uruguay.

FA maintains lead for elections in Uruguay, poll says

Published on: October 15, 2024
11:46

Montevideo, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) With 13 days still to go the national elections in Uruguay, the Frente Amplio (FA, Broad Front) maintains its lead and stability in the voting intention, according to the results of a poll published today.

Frente Amplio in quest of the undecided

Published on: October 13, 2024
09:41

Montevideo, Oct 13 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio (FA, Broad Front) alliance, in the oposition in Uruguay, is deploying today its activists throughout the country in search of the undecided voters for the October 27 elections, in what it defines as the largest door-to-door operation in its history.

Uruguay must recognize Palestinian rights, ambassador says

Published on: October 12, 2024
09:35

Montevideo, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government must assume a position of recognition of the human rights of the Palestinian people, the ambassador of that nation Nadya Rasheed, said in statements published today.

Uruguayans reject Govt. stance in the face of Israel’s genocide

Published on: October 10, 2024
11:10

Montevideo, Oct 10 (Prensa Latina) Several social organizations are currently taking different stances to the Uruguayan Government, regarding its support to Israel, and what they call silence in the face of the genocide against Palestine.

Uruguayan Parliament proposes restructuring prison system

Published on: October 8, 2024
13:56

Montevideo, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Parliament has proposed restructuring the prison system, which currently has one of the largest inmate populations in the region and where violent actions are common.

Women in minority as candidates for Parliament in Uruguay

Published on: October 7, 2024
11:03

Montevideo, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) The low female representation among candidates for Parliament in Uruguay today confirms the gender gap in the electoral campaign for the October 27 elections.

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.

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