Paraguay's President Santiago Peña (left) greets Argentina's President Javier Milei (centre) as Uruguay's President ...

President Javier Milei on Saturday welcomed the signing of the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, though he warned the other members of the South American bloc that further flexibilisation must be on the cards. In what was …

Former British prime minister Tony Blair on a visit to Uruguay in October 2025

Austin FC nears deal for Uruguay, Palmeiras winger Facundo Torres: Sources

Miguel Schincariol / Getty Images Austin FC is nearing a deal to acquire Uruguay international winger Facundo Torres from Palmeiras, sources briefed on the deal tell The Athletic. Sources say Austin will pay a fee of $9.5 million, making Torres a …

Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security

Friday, January 16th 2026 - 11:02 UTC The laws are intended to strengthen diplomatic ties and military cooperation, enhancing emergency response and efforts against transnational crime. Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military …

China congratulates Uruguay on taking over G77 and China chairmanship for 2026: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China congratulates Uruguay on taking over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) and China for the year 2026 and looks forward to greater solidarity and cooperation under its leadership, a foreign ministry spokesperson said …

US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”

Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 15:41 UTC The US State Department said the suspension will remain in place until the government can ensure that new immigrants “do not extract wealth from the American people.” Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was …

BBC ranks Uruguay 10th among world's top tourism destinations

Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:09 UTC The BBC selected these locations for their commitment to authentic experiences that have a positive impact on local heritage and the environment The British Broadcasting Corporation has named Uruguay as one of the …

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, left, and Javier Milei, Argentina's president, during a news ...

After more than a quarter-century of debate, the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur will today sign a sweeping agreement in Asunción, creating one of the world's largest free-trade areas. Agreed in Brussels last week despite fierce …

FIFA okays Uruguay World Cup base in Playa del Carmen

U.S. billionaire backs first binational park between Uruguay, Argentina

A boat navigates the Uruguay River in the Province of Entre Rios, Argentina, in 2023. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA Jan. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. philanthropist Gilbert Butler has emerged as a major private donor shaping conservation policy in Latin …