Uruguay’s Economy Grows 3.8% in Q2 2024, Driven by Agriculture and Energy
Uruguay's economy grew by 3.8% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, as reported...
September 13, 2024Section
Uruguay News in English
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The Bread Wars: Mexican Bimbo’s Uruguayan Acquisition Saga
In a surprising turn of events Grupo Bimbo's attempt to acquire Pagnifique Uruguay's leading frozen bread producer. Analysis from The...
September 10, 2024
Economic Challenges Mount as Uruguayan Prices Rise
Uruguay's annual inflation rate hit 5.57% in August 2024. This continues an upward trend observed in recent months. Analysis from...
September 5, 2024
Major Google Investment Strengthens Uruguay’s Global Tech Role
On Thursday Google declared an $850 million investment to establish a new data center in Uruguay. Coverage and analysis from...
August 30, 2024
Uruguay’s Retail and Services Sectors: Growth Amid Regional Dynamics
Uruguay's commerce and service sectors have maintained growth over the past two quarters albeit at a slower pace. Coverage and...
August 26, 2024
Uruguay’s Economic Growth Projections Hold Steady at 3.3% for 2024
In August 2024 the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) released findings from its Economic Expectations Survey. Coverage and analysis from...
August 21, 2024
Uruguay’s Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 8.5% to Control Inflation
Uruguay's Central Bank (BCU) has decided yesterday to maintain its Monetary Policy Rate (TPM) unchanged at 8.5%. Coverage and analysis...
August 17, 2024
Resilience Amid Decline: Uruguay’s Manufacturing Sector in 2024
From January to June 2024 Uruguay's manufacturing industry contracted by 1.8% compared to the previous year. Coverage and analysis from...
August 14, 2024
Exploring the 80% Price Gap Between Uruguay and Argentina
In July 2024, the University of Uruguay's Salto Economic Observatory revealed an 80% price gap between Uruguay and Argentina. This...
August 13, 2024