Uruguay Begins Flood Evacuations as River Nears 12 m
The Uruguay River flood has forced the first evacuations in Salto, as the river neared 12 metres on 10 October....
October 10, 2026Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Uruguay Nationality Bill Goes to Cabinet on 12 October
The Uruguay nationality bill, due for Cabinet signature on 12 October, would make foreign-born legal citizens, including Americans, Uruguayan nationals.
October 10, 2026
Uruguay Raises Rates to 6% in First Hike in 18 Months
Uruguay's central bank raised its policy rate to 6% on Thursday, its first hike in 18 months, to stop energy...
October 9, 2026
Uruguay Hosts Bukele’s No. 2, Who Denies Security Talks
El Salvador's Vice President Félix Ulloa met Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi on 7 October and said the Bukele model was...
October 8, 2026
Uruguay Central Bank Says Dollar Savers Lost 6% a Year
A new Uruguay central bank paper says savers in US dollar deposits lost about 6% a year in local buying...
October 6, 2026
Uruguay Favoured at 95% Before India Friendly
Polymarket and Kalshi price Uruguay at 95% or more to beat India in Kolkata on 6 October (10:00 ET), with...
October 6, 2026
Uruguay Inflation Climbs to 4.68% in September
Uruguay inflation rose to 4.68% in September, above the 4.5% target centre, as the central bank weighs a rate rise...
October 6, 2026
Uruguay AI Lab With Microsoft Builds 8 State Projects
Uruguay's AI for Good Lab, run with Microsoft, has built eight AI projects for state bodies in six months, from...
October 6, 2026
What to Do in Montevideo in October 2026: Books, Film
The Montevideo Book Fair runs free to 18 October, Detour film festival opens 9 October and the Teatro Solís season...
October 5, 2026