Uruguay’s Record Rice Harvest Faces Global Market Pressures
Uruguay, a country that exports nearly all its rice, has produced one of its largest crops in years, according to...
May 8, 2025Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Beef Boost: Uruguay’s Exports Climb 4% in Early 2025, Led by a 32% Surge in April
Uruguay’s goods exports continued to gain momentum in early 2025, rising 4 percent year-on-year in the first four months to...
May 6, 2025
Latin America Faces Slower Growth as Trade Tensions and Weak Investment Bite
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for the region. Analysis...
April 30, 2025
Latin America’s Human Rights Crisis: The Business Risks Behind the Numbers
(Analysis) Reports from international organizations in early 2025 reveal Latin America faces a human rights crisis that directly impacts business...
April 29, 2025
Uruguay’s Economy Faces Subdued Growth Amid Fiscal and Global Pressures
Analysts project Uruguay’s economy to expand by 2.5% in 2025 unchanged from April’s central bank survey median. Coverage and analysis...
April 28, 2025
World Bank Flags Risks as Uruguay’s Economy Shifts to Lower Growth Path
The World Bank, IMF, and leading analysts have all trimmed Uruguay’s economic growth forecasts for 2025, signaling a return to...
April 25, 2025
Uruguay’s Housing Minister Steps Down Over Property Tax Irregularities
Uruguay’s Housing Minister Cecilia Cairo resigned on April 18 2025 after admitting her home had stood for decades. Analysis from...
April 21, 2025
Uruguay Targets 20% GDP Investment to Boost Economic Growth
Uruguay’s government led by President Yamandú Orsi aims to increase investment to 20% of GDP to drive economic growth. Analysis...
April 9, 2025
Uruguay’s Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Tackle Inflation Pressures
The Central Bank of Uruguay raised its Monetary Policy Rate (TPM) to 9.25% from 9.00%, marking its third consecutive increase....
April 9, 2025