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Pope Leo's Brother Gives Exclusive Interview to Mark 100 Days of First American Pope

Pope Leo's Brother Gives Exclusive Interview to Mark 100 Days of First American Pope

Coverage: 2 sources

In an exclusive interview with the NBC Chicago, Pope Leo XIV's brother shared an update on how his sibling is navigating his massive new role as he marks 100 days as the first American pope.See the Story

President Orsi endorses Uruguay's new euthanasia bill

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President Orsi endorses Uruguay's new euthanasia bill

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi announced he was in favor of the revised 'dignified death' bill about to be voted on in the House of Representatives. The proposed law would decriminalize euthanasia for mentally competent adults with incurable diseases or unbearable suffering. The new project is a modified version of a previous one approved by the House in 2022 but stalled in the Senate.Read Article

Uruguay: No casualties as recreational boat sinks off Maldonado

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Uruguay: No casualties as recreational boat sinks off Maldonado

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A recreational boat sank off Punta Fría in the Uruguayan department (province) of Maldonado, prompting the Coast Guard to rescue the vessel's six occupants. Uruguay. After a distress call, the sports boat 'Espartana' arrived first at the scene. By that time, the survivors were already in the water.Read Article

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Uruguay not outside terrorism's radar, Montevideo reckons

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Uruguayan authorities admitted Thursday that terrorist organizations could use their country to either stage or plan certain attacks in the region. While the risk is considered low, according to the National Strategy for the Fight against Money Laundering, the government has not ruled out the possibility.Montevideo · Montevideo Read Article

Over 150 trucks stranded in Montevideo due to port delays: transporters report major financial losses

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More than 150 cargo trucks have been immobilized for over ten days at the Port of Montevideo due to delays in the shipment of a rice export load, Montevideo Portal reported, citing the Intergremial de Transporte Profesional de Carga Terrestre del Uruguay (ITPC).Montevideo · Montevideo Read Article

La Plata-Montevideo connection operational

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A new weekly shuttle called the '3S Shuttle Service Solution' has been launched, connecting the port of La Plata in the province of Buenos Aires with Montevideo, Uruguay. This service is a collaboration between TecPlata and Independencia Shipping Lines. It aims to provide more competitive and efficient alternatives for trade between the two countries.Montevideo · Montevideo Read Article

Uruguay's YoY inflation continues to fall

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) report published Tuesday in Montevideo, Uruguay's interannual inflation rate in July 2025 was 4.53%, a slight decrease from 4.59% in June. This marks the 26th consecutive month that inflation has remained within the Central Bank's target range of 3% to 6%.Montevideo · Montevideo Read Article

Uruguay's population projected to decline over time

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A study released this week by Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics (INE) showed that the South American country's population will have dwindled by nearly half a million people by 2070, falling from approximately 3.49 million to 3 million, due primarily to a low birth rate, an aging population, and a net loss to emigration.Uruguay · Uruguay Read Article

Suspected parcel in Uruguay leads to seizure of military-grade rifles

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Uruguayan customs authorities seized two military-grade rifles on Monday during a routine inspection at a transportation agency in Montevideo. The weapons were discovered inside what officials described as a “suspicious parcel.”Uruguay · Uruguay Read Article

Uruguayan public sector unions call nationwide strike over inadequate wage proposal

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Uruguay’s Confederation of State Employees' Organizations (COFE) announced a 24-hour nationwide strike on August 12, rejecting the government’s proposed wage adjustment for public sector workers. The decision was unanimously approved during a national assembly attended by over 35 unions.Government · Uruguay Read Article

Nin Novoa becomes Uruguay's new Ambassador to Brazil

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Former Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa, who served under late President Tabaré Vázquez (2015-2020), has presented his credentials as the country's new Ambassador to Brazil. During Vázquez's first presidency (2005-2010), Nin Novoa was Vice President.Uruguay · Uruguay Read Article