OAS demands “immediate” release of presidential hopefuls from Nicaragua prison
Despite their differences over the situation in Nicaragua, a broad majority of 26 countries joined together Tuesday in the Organization...
June 15, 2021Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Uruguay unicorn dLocal deal opens door for global sellers on Amazon.com Brazil marketplace
Uruguay'ss only unicorn, the payment startup dLocal Ltd, said on Tuesday that it had struck a partnership with Amazon.com Inc...
June 15, 2021
In Uruguay, about one third of wealth is inherited – study
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the recently published book "Los de arriba: estudios sobre la riqueza en Uruguay" (Fucvam),...
June 11, 2021
Uruguay, first country in Latin America to vaccinate adolescents against Covid-19
Uruguay started today the vaccination process against covid-19 to the population between 12 and 17 years old, becoming the first...
June 9, 2021
Uruguay reports Covid vaccines reduce deaths and ICU admissions by over 90%
Covid-19-related intensive care admissions and deaths have been reduced by over 90% in Uruguay's general population who have taken both...
June 9, 2021
Uruguayans angry over 12% gasoline price hikes
The Government of Uruguay Monday announced a 12% increase in fuel price due to the increase in the international value...
June 8, 2021
Schools in Mexico, Ecuador and Uruguay reopen classrooms in the midst of pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Students in Mexico, Ecuador, and Uruguay began on Monday a gradual return to face-to-face classes...
June 7, 2021
Uruguay court convicts seven retired military officers of dictatorship-era crimes
The Uruguayan justice sentenced seven retired military officers to prison for crimes committed during the country's dictatorship (1973-1985)
June 4, 2021
Uruguay’s ex-president Sanguinetti asks Government to make adjustments in fight against Covid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The former president of Uruguay Julio María Sanguinetti (1985-1990 and 1995-2000), on Friday June 4,...
June 4, 2021