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, 2025Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
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
Tourism and Consumption Propel Uruguay’s Economic Growth in 2025
Uruguay’s economy continues its upward trajectory, with the Leading Economic Activity Indicator (ILC) reporting eight consecutive months of growth in...
April 8, 2025
Panama and Uruguay Forge Stronger Ties Through Mercosur Collaboration
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi met Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama City to deepen bilateral ties. Analysis from The...
April 8, 2025
Venezuelan Regime Claims False Flag Plot, But Who Believes Them?
The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, now alleges a "false flag" operation is being orchestrated against it in disputed...
April 7, 2025