Uruguay

November 25, 2024

Americas

Is Uruguay too stable for its own good?

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

By Editors Desk

November 08, 2023

Americas

Uruguay Reflects Latin American Drift From U.S., Turn to China

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.

By Editors Desk

China’s ambassador to Uruguay, Wang Gang. Uruguay is negotiating a free-trade deal with China. MARIANA GREIF/REUTERS

December 28, 2019

Americas

Uruguay seizes record 6 tonnes of cocaine at port and ranch

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.

AFP / The cocaine was discovered in soy flour containers bound for Togo

May 20, 2016

Americas

Uruguay's Mujica: Venezuela's Maduro is 'crazy as a goat'

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

uruguay

Is Uruguay too stable for its own good?

Uruguay Reflects Latin American Drift From U.S., Turn to China

Uruguay seizes record 6 tonnes of cocaine at port and ranch

Uruguay's Mujica: Venezuela's Maduro is 'crazy as a goat'