Uruguay

  • Dec 11, 2013
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Reluctant Senate legalises marijuana in Uruguay

Despite widespread political and popular opposition, by a vote of 16-13 the Senate yesterday gave...

Uruguay
  • Nov 12, 2013
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Uruguay pensions reform raises fiscal risks

In October, the government approved a legal reform that will pass thousands of workers from the...

Uruguay
  • Nov 4, 2013
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Uruguay UPM moves stir Argentine reprisals

Protesters from the Argentine city of Gualeguaychu yesterday held new demonstrations against the...

Argentina
  • Oct 31, 2013
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Slow global growth spells Latin America turning point

Between 2003-08 several South American countries benefited from historically high growth rates,...

Latin America
  • Oct 25, 2013
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Uruguay's relations with Argentina face new downturn

President Jose Mujica has seemingly reversed his policy of seeking a harmonious relationship with...

Argentina
  • Oct 10, 2013
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Total enters onshore oil exploration in Uruguay

French Total signed an accord with state oil company Ancap yesterday to explore for onshore oil...

Uruguay
  • Oct 7, 2013
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IMF sees slower growth in Uruguay next year

The IMF on Friday raised its growth forecast for Uruguay this year from 3.8% to 4.0%, but reduced...

IMF-World Bank
  • Oct 3, 2013
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Pulp plant prompts new Argentina/Uruguay tensions

Timerman confirmed that his government will bring a new complaint before the International Court...

Argentina