Uruguay Scraps Its Navy Ship Deal With Spain and Alleges Fraud
Uruguay cancelled an eighty-two-million-euro deal for two Spanish-built navy patrol ships, alleging fraud and heading to court. Here is what...
June 22, 2026Section
Uruguay News in English
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Uruguay’s Foreign-Income Tax: A July 1 Countdown
Uruguay's 12% tax on foreign capital income starts collecting in July. New residents must pick a holiday, a reduced rate...
June 22, 2026
Uruguay Will Drill Its First Big Oil Test in a Decade This Year
Uruguay will drill its first deepwater exploration well in a decade this year, the long-awaited test of whether it shares...
June 20, 2026
South America’s Trade Bloc Mercosur Turns to Japan After Sealing Europe
Brazil's Lula says Mercosur and Japan could launch free-trade talks on June 30, a pivot to Asia weeks after the...
June 16, 2026
Uruguay’s Injury Crisis Tests a World Cup Contender
De Arrascaeta and Araújo both missed Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. Can Bielsa's side recover before facing Cape Verde...
June 16, 2026
World Cup 2026 Uruguay Held to 1-1 Draw by Saudi Arabia
World Cup 2026 Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in Miami, Maxi Araújo's late equaliser rescuing...
June 16, 2026
BTG Pactual, Brazil’s Biggest Investment Bank, Gets Green Light in Uruguay
Brazil investment bank BTG Pactual won approval to enter Uruguay through its $175 million purchase of HSBC local arm, deepening...
June 12, 2026
Latin America Growth Now the Slowest in the World, Says World Bank
World Bank sees Latin America growth at just 2.2% in 2026, the weakest of any region, as a Middle East...
June 12, 2026Understanding Your Lease in Uruguay: Rental Law
Understanding your lease in Uruguay: contract length, the annual adjustment clause, deposits, the guarantee-light option and your rights as a...
June 11, 2026