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Man Becomes First Handicapped Person to Swim Across River Plate Estuary From Uruguay to Buenos Aires
December 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff
A 51-year-old Argentine man who lost a leg three decades ago in a traffic accident on the weekend became the first handicapped person to swim across the River Plate estuary from Uruguay to Buenos Aires. continue reading »
Uruguay Investing in Power Milk Business to the Tune of $65 Million
December 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), approved a loan of up to $65 million for Estancias del Lago SA, a Uruguayan privately-held agri-business company, to develop a fully-integrated and highly efficient dairy operation to export powered milk. continue reading »
Hearing Starts in Racism Case Involving Uruguayan Striker Luis Suárez
December 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Suárez, who plays forward for the Liverpool FC is accused of racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra during a match in October. continue reading »
Explosion Rocks Uruguay’s Labor Ministry
December 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff
An explosion Tuesday in the offices of Uruguay's Labor Ministry left as many as 20 people injured, some of them seriously, authorities said. continue reading »
Take A Look At Jlo Dancing Capoeira in Uruguay
December 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Singer Jennifer Lopez practiced a bit of "capoeira" - a type of Brazilian martial arts dancing with African roots - Thursday on the Montevideo beach along with a group of dancers who are participating in her television talent search program "Q'Viva! The Chosen." continue reading »
Join us This and Every Sunday At HS-News Open Mic
December 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Your backstage pass to HS-News showcase of emerging and established Latino musical talent. Introducing This Week From Uruguay: El Cuarteto de Nos continue reading »
Chile, Uruguay Deemed Most Transparent, Least Corrupt Countries in Region
December 1, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Chile and Uruguay are the leaders in transparency in Latin America, while Venezuela and Paraguay are perceived as the most corrupt, according to a report published yesterday by Transparency International (TI). continue reading »
Wife of Uruguay Soccer Coach Sprayed With Acid
November 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Not far from her own home, Silvia Martínez (62), wife of Uruguayan soccer coach Oscar Tabárez was attacked by two men who sprayed a corrosive liquid on her face. continue reading »
Uruguay to Improve Its Urban Drainage Infrastructure
November 24, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
$1.4 Billion Latin American Energy Project to Build Four Wind Farms in Region
November 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff
IMPSA, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, will get a $150 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to help finance its plans to expand wind energy generation in Latin America. continue reading »
Uruguay Joins International Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women
November 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro has commended Uruguay for joining the United Nations campaign that seeks to end violence against women by raising awareness and generating political will to implement measures to stem the scourge. continue reading »
Uruguay Set to Invest Millions in Bolstering Tourism Sector
October 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan for $5 million to promote tourism in six Uruguayan departments with the aim of boosting foreign exchange earnings, income, and employment. continue reading »
Uruguay Approved for $42.8 Million in Loans to Provide More Sanitary Services
October 26, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Bones Found at Uruguayan Military Base Maybe ‘Dirty War’ Victims
October 24, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
