Uruguay

  • Feb 1, 2010
  • 1 min read

URUGUAY: Confidence questions could curb investment

The budget deficit reached a six-year high of 2.1% of GDP in 2009, it was reported yesterday.

Uruguay
  • Jan 6, 2010
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URUGUAY: 2009 exports fall below expectations

Exports fell by 8.7% year-on-year in 2009 to reach 5.6 billion dollars, the government reported...

Uruguay
  • Dec 22, 2009
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URUGUAY: Rate reduction may boost growth prospects

The Central Bank yesterday cut its benchmark lending rate from 8.0% to 6.25%, marking the third...

Uruguay
  • Dec 9, 2009
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MERCOSUR/HONDURAS: Regional splits over election rise

Meeting in Montevideo, the Mercosur summit yesterday issued a statement condemning the July coup...

Mercosur
  • Dec 2, 2009
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URUGUAY: Mujica promises more continuity than change

Senator Jose Mujica won the second round of the presidential elections on November 29. Mujica,...

Uruguay
  • Dec 1, 2009
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URUGUAY/ARGENTINA: Botnia talks to bring quid pro quo

Uruguayan President-elect Jose Mujica may back former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner's bid...

Uruguay
  • Nov 30, 2009
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URUGUAY: Mujica promises continuity after runoff win

Senator Jose Mujica, candidate of the governing centre-left Frente Amplio coalition, won...

Uruguay
  • Nov 24, 2009
  • 6 min read

LATIN AMERICA: Focus turns to eco-friendly ports

Ports in the region are some of the largest in the developing world and the steps mark a growing...

Latin America