News of uruguay

South American producers fret over new rivals from EU trade deal

31-08-2026 08:55 Producers in Mercosur nations concerned fiercer competition from European goods at home.

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina confirmed for November

06-08-2026 04:18 Vatican announces pontiff’s regional tour; Catholic leader to visit Argentina from November 8 to 11; During 12-day tour of Latin America, Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Argentina, Uruguay and Peru.

Maverick Marcelo Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup

28-05-2026 10:19 Marcelo Bielsa's unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.

Uruguay, Argentina seek compromise on hydrogen plant

13-05-2026 10:49 Montevideo and Buenos Aires advance talks over proposed US$5-billion green hydrogen plant on shared border river; Uruguay prepared to consider alternative locations after environmental concerns, Milei government open to agreement.

China courts Uruguay as Argentina’s Milei embraces Trump

03-02-2026 16:12 Uruguay and China signed more than dozen agreements in areas such as investment, trade, and scientific cooperation following Beijing meeting between Yamandú Orsi and Xi Jinping.

Milei welcomes EU trade deal but puts Mercosur on notice

17-01-2026 16:44 President Javier Milei hails trade pact at ceremony in Asunción; Argentina’s leader welcomes EU agreement but warned he will continue seeking trade deals with other countries that “support freedom.”

EU-Mercosur deal: How Europe and Brazil differ on pesticides

15-01-2026 09:48 Sweeping free-trade agreement, set to be signed on Saturday, reignites debate over pesticides banned for European farmers but widely used in Latin America.

EU confirms Mercosur trade deal will be signed January 17 in Paraguay

12-01-2026 10:04 EU gave a long-delayed go-ahead last Friday to the huge trade pact with the South American Mercosur, overriding opposition led by key power France.

Italy plans to back Mercosur, paving way for EU trade deal

05-01-2026 18:25 Deal can pass without support from France and just needs a qualified majority of the EU’s 27 member states. 

Lula, Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit

20-12-2025 20:11 President Milei again calls for flexibility on Mercosur's trade rules in speech to regional summit; Argentina's leader clashes with Brazilian leader Lula over US President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela.

EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal

06-11-2025 19:00 European Union takes step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations.

Mercosur and EFTA sign free-trade deal in Rio de Janeiro

16-09-2025 18:42 Deal creates a market of 300 million people and covers some US$4 trillion in GDP; Brazil brands it a “clear signal” against US protectionism led by Trump.

Uruguay to pitch pipeline route for Vaca Muerta’s natural gas

02-09-2025 14:25 Uruguay to pitch a natural gas pipeline through its territory that would link Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale deposit with Brazil.

Argentina: A country that I call home

16-08-2025 07:05 "Argentina is a land of breath-taking diversity, geographically, culturally and gastronomically. As I bid farewell, I leave with immense gratitude," writes Nur Azman Rahim, Malaysia’s outgoing ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay.

With same demands, isolated Milei prepares for Mercosur summit

26-06-2025 18:51 No bilateral meetings anticipated, but at the upcoming summit in Buenos Aires, there could be clashes with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – if not over their stance regarding the international situation involving Israel and Iran, then over the Brazilian leader’s potential visit to see Cristina Fernández de Kirchner serving house arrest.

‘Pepe’ Mujica and politics as tool for transformation

15-05-2025 14:26 José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, the former president of Uruguay, has passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of social and economic transformation. During his administration, Argentina’s neighbour experienced historic growth, with inclusive policies that reduced poverty and promoted human rights.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Tributes for Mujica, Milei government’s lukewarm condolences

14-05-2025 00:02 Allies hail Uruguay ex-president’s legacy as Argentina’s government expresses condolences; Libertarian influencer’s distasteful response.

'Pepe' Mujica: Uruguay's tractor-driving leftist icon

13-05-2025 17:28 Dubbed the world's "poorest president" while in office, José Mujica eschewed the trappings of success, continuing to live on his small farm, with his wife Lucía and three-legged dog Manuela at his side.

Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly'

07-05-2025 11:13 New German chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc that has met with staunch opposition from France.

Mercosur to expand common tariff exemptions as trade war rages

11-04-2025 17:30 Mercosur countries have decided to relax common external tariffs on 50 products of the choice of each of its members, giving them more flexibility to negotiate deals.