Micaela Lima to Sing at Punta Del Este Song Festival 2026
Bolivian singer Micaela Lima will represent her country at Uruguay's 14th Punta del Este International Song Festival, on October 20-24,...
August 3, 2026Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Uruguay’s Teatro Solís Celebrates 170 Years with Gala
Uruguay's Teatro Solís marks 170 years since its 1856 opening with an August gala featuring the Buenos Aires Philharmonic and...
August 3, 2026
dLocal–ACI Deal Opens Brazil’s Pix to Global Merchants
ACI Worldwide and Latin American fintech dLocal partner to give global merchants access to Pix, digital wallets, and local payments...
July 30, 2026
Uruguay Cruise Season Draws 242,000 Passengers
Uruguay's 2025-26 cruise season brought 242,086 passengers and about US$13 million in spending across Montevideo and Punta del Este.
July 30, 2026
US Uruguay Deportees Talks Advance Without Final Deal
The United States and Uruguay are in months-long talks about making Uruguay a destination for deportees, but officials confirm no...
July 30, 2026 Uruguay Global Bonds Reopen, Raising US$1.7 Billion
Uruguay reopened its global bonds for US$1.697 billion, cutting its peso yield to 7.75% and pricing a USD tranche at...
July 29, 2026
Uruguay’s Largest Organ Transforms Salto Cathedral Into a Cultural Hub
Uruguay's largest pipe organ is transforming Salto Cathedral into a cultural hub with concerts and events.
July 27, 2026
Flamenco Versions of Popular Songs Thrill Uruguay’s Small Venues
Flamenco versions of popular songs are redefining Uruguay’s live scene as Carmen Pi and Gonzalo Franco perform intimate voice-and-guitar shows...
July 25, 2026 Uruguay Bañados de Carrasco: $1.25 Billion Real-Estate Plan
A US$1.248 billion real-estate megaproject at Uruguay's Banados de Carrasco plans some 3,000 homes over a 15-year build.
July 25, 2026