The new president must deal with serious problems with growth, education and crime

A democratic, pro-trade country in a region governed by populists strengthens ties with China after struggling to secure a free-trade deal with the U.S.

Uruguay says it has seized a record haul of 6 tonnes of cocaine, calling it the biggest setback for traffickers in the country's history.

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica says embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is "crazy as a goat."