Unemployment in Uruguay stands at 7.9 percent in December 2022
The unemployment rate in Uruguay stood last December at 7.9 percent of the Economically Active Population (1.7 million),
January 25, 2023Section
Uruguay News in English
Uruguay news in English from The Rio Times — Montevideo politics, economy, agriculture and culture.
Rains were insufficient to reverse drought in Uruguay
The rains recorded over the weekend in Uruguay were insufficient to reverse the drought affecting the country, the National Emergency...
January 24, 2023
Prison population in Uruguay triples world rate
Figures from the Ministry of the Interior published by the newspaper El Observador show that 14,501 citizens are behind bars,...
January 17, 2023
Angolan Airline TAAG plane on the São Paulo-Luanda route was transporting drugs
Angolan airline TAAG plane that flew from the city of São Paulo to Luanda carrying an "artifact" containing drugs is...
January 5, 2023
Uruguay closes 2022 with inflation of 8.29%
Inflation in Uruguay stood at 8.29% in the accumulated of 2022, above the 7.96% registered in 2021 - National Institute...
January 5, 2023
Uruguay approves Google’s Firmina cable
Uruguay has approved the laying of Google's 'Firmina' undersea fiber optic cable, the longest-ever single-ended power cable
January 4, 2023
Fake passport scandal rocks Uruguay
A fake passport scandal in Uruguay and allegations of political espionage and corruption could jeopardize the country's reputation
January 4, 2023
Uruguayan exports reach historical record in 2022
Uruguayan exports grew 16.5% in 2022, with a total of US$13.356 billion, a new all-time record - Uruguay XXI foreign...
January 4, 2023
Uruguay will have the best tourist season since the pandemic, says deputy minister
The 2022-2023 austral summer tourism season in Uruguay will be better than expected and the largest since the outbreak of...
January 2, 2023