AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDuarte Square Upgrade: Montevideo’s Duarte Square Monument is getting a summer makeover, with parks crews bringing fresh attention to the Juan Pablo Duarte statue. Housing Policy: Uruguay’s cooperative housing model is being highlighted as a practical “tool kit” for tackling the global housing shortage, with the country’s law-backed approach dating back to 1968. Human Rights: Uruguay warns of a growing pattern of sexual exploitation of Cuban women using Uruguay as a transit route to the United States, citing a new national trafficking report and shifts toward social-media recruitment. Public Health Research: A Latin America-wide study finds culturally adapted lifestyle programs can improve memory and thinking in older adults at risk of dementia, with stronger gains when coaching and structured support are included. Sports & Culture: Uruguay’s presence in the spotlight continues, from Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez scoring in a Messi return match to Locarno Pro’s First Look initiative showcasing Uruguayan films in post-production. Regional Trade: The MERCOSUR–Singapore free trade deal takes effect for Singapore and Brazil, cutting tariffs on most products and extending cooperation that already includes Uruguay.
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