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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
UruguayUruguay'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
UruguayDrug shipments will increase Uruguay security fears
Customs officials have seized a record 6 tonnes of cocaine worth 1.3 billion dollars
UruguayNew Uruguayan government will face stiff challenges
President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou will take office on March 1, ending 15 years of Frente Amplio government
UruguayLacalle will face wide-ranging challenges in Uruguay
Opposition candidate Luis Lacalle Pou has won the presidential election by the narrowest of margins
UruguayTechnical 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'
UruguayLatin America P2P lending faces structural constraints
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is on the rise regionwide but may struggle to reach its potential
Latin AmericaFrente 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
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