Canada-Uruguay Investment Pact Enters Modernization Phase
The governments of Canada and Uruguay agreed on March 7 to begin negotiations for modernizing their bilateral investment agreement, in...
March 10, 2025Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Uruguay’s Inflation Edges Up to 5.1% as Central Bank Tightens Policy
According to data released by Uruguay's National Statistics Institute (INE) the country's annual inflation rate reached. Analysis from The Rio...
March 7, 2025
Uruguay’s New Left-Wing Government Adopts Neutral Stance on Venezuela
Uruguay's new left-wing government led by President Yamandú Orsi has taken an unexpected neutral position. Coverage and analysis from The...
March 4, 2025
Uruguay’s Retail Sector: $1 Billion Investment, 170,000 Jobs, and Promising Growth
Uruguay's retail sector, as detailed in a report by Uruguay XXI, has invested over $1 billion in recent years, employing...
March 4, 2025
Uruguay’s Leftward Shift: Yamandú Orsi Takes Office Amid Global Rightward Trends
On March 1 2025 Yamandú Orsi a 57-year-old history teacher and former mayor assumed the presidency of Uruguay. Coverage and...
March 3, 2025
Uruguay’s Financial Hub Status Tested by Rising Money Laundering Risks
Uruguay, a beacon of economic stability in Latin America, is grappling with a troubling rise in suspicious financial activities. In...
March 1, 2025
Chile’s Tourism Surge: A Magnet for Uruguayans and Argentines in 2024
Chile experienced a landmark year for tourism in 2024 welcoming 5 239 233 foreign visitors—a 40% increase from. Coverage and...
February 23, 2025
Uruguay’s Hidden Poverty: 18.9% Face Multidimensional Struggles
Uruguay’s National Statistics Institute (INE) reports that 18.9% of the nation’s 3.4 million people—about 661 000. Analysis from The Rio...
February 20, 2025
Uruguay’s Credit Sector Grows 9% in 2024, Yet Debt Penetration Remains Low
Uruguay’s credit market reached $25 billion in 2024, marking a 9% increase from the prior year and continuing a four-year
February 17, 2025