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Catholic Majority Uruguay Approves Same-Sex Marriage
April 11, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Latin American country of Uruguay has approved same sex marriage, becoming the second country in the region to do so. continue reading »
Liverpool Says Not Interested in Selling Suarez
March 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Liverpool has no interest in selling Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, the Premier League club's managing director said Thursday. "Last summer he signed a new four-year contract and we have no desire to sell continue reading »
“Tanta Agua” Wins Miami Film Fest’s Grand Jury Prize
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The film "Tanta agua" (So Much Water) by Uruguayans Ana Guevara and Leticia Jorge won big at the Miami International Film Festival, or MIFF, which this year is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has become one of the most continue reading »
IDB Supports Increased Investment, Exports for Uruguay with $550 Million Loan
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $550 million operation for Uruguay to fund the Program for Strategic International Positioning, which aims to substantially increase investment and exports by strengthening the regulatory and institutional framework, promoting and facilitating trade, and boosting entrepreneurial innovation. continue reading »
Man in Uruguay Killed by Lightning in Resort Town
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning while enjoying an outing at the popular Montoya beach in Barra de Maldonado, one of the most upscale districts in the Uruguayan continue reading »
3-1: Spain Nabs Win Against Uruguay in Friendly
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's national team showed off its ball-hogging brilliance in its first match of 2013, getting two goals from Pedro in a 3-1 victory here Wednesday over reigning Copa America champion Uruguay in an international friendly. continue reading »
STUDY: Crime Cost Uruguay 3.1 Percent of GNP, At Least $1.2 Billion
January 29, 2013 | by Inter-Development Bank
The cost of crimes against property and people in Uruguay in 2010 totaled at least $1.2 billion, which was equivalent to 3.1 percent of the country’s gross national product. continue reading »
Latin America News: Mexico’s Pres. Peña Nieto Makes Quick and Friendly Visit to Uruguay
January 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto made a quick visit to Uruguay following the CELAC-EU summit in Chile and called for the adoption of a program to provide computers to schoolchildren in Mexico modeled on the one launched in the South American country. continue reading »
Study: Crime Has Dramatic Impact on Women and Youth in Latin America
January 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Crime and violence have had a dramatic impact on women, youth and the economic well-being of families in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to several studies commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). continue reading »
Trumps to Build Residential Tower in Uruguay for $100 Million
January 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Two offspring of Donald Trump launched Tuesday in Punta del Este a $100-million building development with which the U.S. magnate plans to mark "a before and after" of the famous Uruguayan seaside resort. continue reading »
Spanish Railway Opertor Eusko Tren Looking into Investments in Uruguay
January 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish railway operator Eusko Tren has confirmed its interest in investing in Uruguay and presented a plan to Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, the press reported Sunday, citing company executives. continue reading »
Spanish Firm Looks to Invest in Uruguayan Rail Network
January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish railway operator Eusko Tren has confirmed its interest in investing in Uruguay and presented a plan to Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, the press reported Sunday, citing company executives. continue reading »
Uruguay to Improve Montevideo’s Public Transport System with $70 Million Loan
December 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan for $70 million to Uruguay to support a public transport system in the eastern section of Montevideo as an alternative to individual transport. continue reading »
Uruguay Receives $107.7 Million Loan to Finance 2 Wind Farms
December 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved two loans totaling $107.7 million to finance the construction of the El Libertador and Palmatir wind farms in Uruguay. continue reading »
Uruguay Bishops Say Legislators Who Voted to Allow Abortions are Excommunicated
October 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In response to recent legislation allowing women in Uruguay to have abortions in their first trimester, bishops in the country are now stating that any legislator who voted to allow it are automatically excommunicated. continue reading »
