Uruguay’s Industrial Council: Local Solutions for Real Industry Problems
Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining just set up the Industrial Council, marking a clear change in how the...
August 15, 2025Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Latin America’s Growth Trap: Low Investment and High Crime Hold the Region Back
(Analysis) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reports that the region’s economies will grow just 2.2%
August 14, 2025
Uruguay Nears Legalizing Euthanasia, Challenging a Latin American Taboo
Uruguay is close to becoming the third country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia, after Colombia and Ecuador.
August 13, 2025
Trump Authorizes Military Planning Against Latin American Cartels Labeled as Terrorists
The U.S. government confirmed that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to prepare direct military operations
August 9, 2025
After a Decade Grounded, Uruguay Launches Strategic National Airline Comeback
Uruguay is set to revive its national airline after a decade, connecting Montevideo with major South American cities.
August 9, 2025
Uruguay’s Steady Hand on Prices Sets It Apart in South America
Uruguay has done what many of its neighbors have not: it has kept inflation low and steady, with the official...
August 6, 2025
U.S. Tariffs Drive China to Uruguay for Soybeans
US trade policies in 2025, including steep tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, have fundamentally changed the way grains
August 4, 2025
Uruguay and China Strengthen Defense Ties as Trade and Strategy Align
Uruguay and China have made their partnership stronger by officially renewing their defense cooperation during the 98th anniversary.
August 3, 2025
Uruguay Demands a Slice of Brazil as Wind Power Investment Revives Century-Old Dispute
Uruguay, a small South American nation, claims a strip of land on its border with Brazil—South America’s largest country.
August 2, 2025