Uruguay

  • Jul 6, 2020
  • 7 min read

New Uruguay government's COVID-19 boost will not last

The new president has seen his approval ratings rise as a result of apparent success in handling COVID-19

Uruguay
  • Mar 25, 2020
  • 2 min read

Uruguay's coronavirus plans may need expansion

The government yesterday announced measures to restrict movement and keep over-65s at home but not a full quarantine

Uruguay
  • Dec 30, 2019
  • 2 min read

Drug shipments will increase Uruguay security fears

Customs officials have seized a record 6 tonnes of cocaine worth 1.3 billion dollars

Uruguay
  • Dec 24, 2019
  • 7 min read

New Uruguayan government will face stiff challenges

President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou will take office on March 1, ending 15 years of Frente Amplio government

Uruguay
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • 2 min read

Lacalle will face wide-ranging challenges in Uruguay

Opposition candidate Luis Lacalle Pou has won the presidential election by the narrowest of margins

Uruguay
  • Nov 25, 2019
  • 2 min read

Technical tie will complicate governance in Uruguay

Yesterday's presidential run-off produced a technical tie, with a delayed result depending on 34,000 'observed votes'

Uruguay
  • Nov 15, 2019
  • 7 min read

Latin America P2P lending faces structural constraints

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is on the rise regionwide but may struggle to reach its potential

Latin America
  • Oct 28, 2019
  • 2 min read

Frente Amplio looks set to lose presidency in Uruguay

The ruling party's candidate came first in yesterday's presidential elections, but the opposition should win the run-off

Uruguay