Vietnam, Uruguay strengthen friendship, cooperation

Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnam and Uruguay are looking to further boost their friendship and cooperation across multiple areas, especially in Party and parliamentary exchanges, according to discussions between Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina,...

Auckland BioSciences Opens Uruguay Facility, Expands Global Serum Production Network

Press Release – Auckland BioSciences MonteSera will be South Americas largest serum facility, marking a major international milestone for ABS. ABS’s new MonteSera facility in Parque de las Ciencias. (Photo/Supplied) Auckland BioSciences Limited...

Messi and Miami eye historic MLS crown as Barca old boys reunion nears finale

The Barcelona old boys’ reunion in sun-kissed Miami will soon be coming to an end but the posse of veteran superstars remain in the mix for an appropriately extravagant send-off. On Saturday, Inter Miami face their second MLS play-off clash...

S’pore trade deal with Latin American bloc headed for Brazil Parliament vote ‘soon’: President Lula

SINGAPORE – A free trade agreement inked in 2023 between Singapore and four South American nations will be submitted to the Brazilian Parliament “soon” so that it may come into effect, said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The trade...

Spanish shipbuilder defends himself after Uruguay cancels €82 million OPV contract

Monday, October 27th 2025 - 10:38 UTC Cardama wants the agreement to be completed Mario Cardama, owner of the Spanish shipyard tasked with building two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for Uruguay, whose contract was canceled by Montevideo, insists...

Bunker One Adds Tanker to Uruguay Operation

The 5,700 DWT tanker Sealion has been added to the Bunker One fleet, doubling the firm's bunkering capacity in Uruguay. Image Credit: Bunker One Global marine fuel supplier Bunker One has added a new tanker to its delivery operation in Uruguay....

Hansen on mission to Brazil with 77 EU agri-food businesses

The European Union's agri-food mission to Brazil took place last week, just a few months ahead of the conclusion of trade agreements with the Mercosur bloc (which also includes Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). Agriculture Commissioner Christophe...

What’s winning in a losing wine market

The decline in wine demand is well documented, but even in a down market there are gains to be made. Kathleen Wilcox looks as the winners in wine right now, and what’s driving their success in the US market. Sales of Whispering Angel are up 2%...

Uruguay accuses Spanish shipyard Cardama of fraud; company calls it political interference

Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 00:30 UTC The contract, signed under former president Luis Lacalle Pou, called for the delivery of the ships to Uruguay’s National Navy to strengthen maritime surveillance and resource protection The Uruguayan...

PAHO, World Bank, and IDB launch technical consensus to strengthen Integrated Health Service Delivery Networks in the Americas

Washington, D.C., 27 October 2025 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today launched the technical consensus “Updating the conceptual and operational framework for...

Highlights and points of San Antonio Spurs 107-101 Miami Heat in NBA 2025-26

EVENT ENDED Big home win for San Antonio. The Spurs controlled the key moments and stayed composed as the Heat pushed back. With the 107-101 victory, the Texas team shows maturity and continues to build momentum early in the season. Image: VAVEL...

Casa Caballete by Urzúa Soler Arquitectos: a home for Uruguay’s rural workers

In the countryside of Florida, in south-central Uruguay, in an area of forestry and livestock interest, the Urzúa Soler studio has created a functional yet attractive home to accommodate workers and their families and at the same time serve as a...

Digital economy growth brings new cybersecurity concerns

The digital economy now represents a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, governments serve citizens, and individuals interact globally. This transformation encompasses everything from e-commerce platforms and digital banking to AI-driven...

Uruguay Cancels Controversial OPV Shipbuilding Contract

In a significant move, Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has announced the cancellation of a contract with Spain’s Cardama Shipyard for the construction of two Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs). The decision comes after years of delays and concerns over...

Uruguay cancels OPV shipbuilding deal

Thursday, October 23rd 2025 - 10:34 UTC There are “strong indications that we are facing a swindle or fraud against the Uruguayan State,” Orsi argued Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced his government's decision to terminate the contract...

Scenic Eclipse Opens Cruise Season in Uruguay

The Scenic Eclipse opened the 2025-26 cruise season in Uruguay with a visit to the Port of Montevideo earlier this week. Offering a repositioning cruise to Antarctica, the Scenic vessel was the first to arrive in the country for the season....

Una pasión que crece: Deportivo LSM, el equipo de Luis Suárez y Messi que hasta los hinchas de Peñarol y Nacional van a ver

Por Darío Klein, CNN en Español Es un sábado soleado por la mañana en la primavera uruguaya. Mientras bosteza, mirando un móvil, Imánuel propone: “¿y si vamos a ver al Deportivo LSM?”. “¿Por qué, si no conoces a nadie? Además, nosotros somos de...

Uruguay ex navy man gets 2nd life term for desaparecidos

A 78-year-old former Uruguayan navy commander on Tuesday received a second life sentence for the kidnapping and murder of three Italo-Uruguayan citizens as part of the Condor Plan in 1976 and 1977, following a life term handed down earlier this...

"Uruguay's new orange varieties aim to boost the segment's competitiveness"

"After two decades of work in breeding and varietal development, Uruguay's National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) has introduced three new Valencia orange varieties that are expected to transform the country's citriculture and...

The Rapid Pace of Moldova’s EU Integration

GJIA: In your own words, could you provide a brief overview of Moldova’s current geopolitical position between the European Union and Russia? Kelly Keiderling: Moldova gained independence in 1991 when the Soviet Union fell, and naturally, there...