The enormous economic burden of age-related diseases in South America

Population ageing has replaced population growth as the foremost demographic concern worldwide. Thanks to longevity increases, fertility declines, and the ageing of large birth cohorts, the global share of people aged 65 and older has grown in the...

Uruguay’s bicentennial celebrated at Katara Opera House with landmark concert

Ashraf Siddiqui In a vibrant celebration of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay’s bicentennial of independence, the Embassy of Uruguay, with the support of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra...

South American-Croatian women show biggest interest in moving to Croatia

South American women most eager to return to their roots ZAGREB, 17 Oct (Hina) – The greatest interest in moving to Croatia to live among descendants of Croats in South America is shown by younger adults, particularly women aged between 26 and 35,...

Cheo Hurtado, the Soul of Venezuela, Performs at the Permanent Mission in The Hague

As part of a series of cultural activities highlighting Latin American talent in Europe, the Permanent Mission of Venezuela in The Hague distinguished itself by presenting the renowned maestro Cheo Hurtado, in what became an unforgettable evening...

Fede Valverde to sit out Uruguay duty for rest period

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will not join the Uruguay national team for the upcoming international break, with both the player and head coach Marcelo Bielsa agreeing that he should be rested. The decision, made mutually, comes not due...

Historic Shipbuilding: Buckler’s Hard dig unearths rare 18th century slipway used by Nelson’s Navy

An archaeological dig at the historic Buckler’s Hard shipyard, famous for building warships for Nelson’s Navy, has unearthed a remarkably well-preserved 18th century slipway. The discovery is expected to shed new light on how warships were built....

Lavras Gold Corp. Participates In A Mining Industry Technical Forum Focused On The Economic Growth Of The State Of Rio Grande Do Sul And Brazil

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) * Round table style event includes mining industry representatives, business leaders and official authorities * Discussions will take place at the Palácio do Comércio (Commerce Palace), in Porto Alegre's Historic Center...

Uruguay expands solar energy as electricity demand increases

With an electricity mix fed by approximately 94% renewable sources, Uruguay is already a decarbonisation pioneer. But while 46% of those sources are hydropower, 27% comes from the wind and 19% is sourced from biofuels, only 2% is provided by...

How the U.S. could host another World Cup sooner than expected

Nine months remain until the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup – the largest in history. Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, three countries, and 16 host cities will come together for a historic, innovative, tri-continental tournament. And it’s...

Uruguay’s Acting AG Attacked at Home After Marset-Linked Bust

Attackers targeted Uruguay’s acting Attorney General at her home following a major drug seizure linked to the country’s most-wanted trafficking suspect, Sebastián Marset, in a sign of the rising influence of violent criminal organizations in...

Ambassador Zoljargal Presents Credence to the President of Uruguay

Ulaanbaatar, October 6, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia Zoljargal Seseer, concurrently accredited to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, presented his Letter of Credence to President Yamandú Orsi on...

What Happened to Christian Pulisic? When Will He Return To USMNT Roster?

Christian Pulisic’s 2025 season with AC Milan has been nothing short of spectacular, establishing him as the team’s most influential player. His formidable form, which earned him the Serie A Player of the Month award for September, has been...

Uruguay Deep-Sea Exploration Unveils Vibrant Coral Reefs">

The reefs, built by Desmophyllum pertusum, a slow-growing, cold-water stony coral, were healthier, larger, and richer with life than anticipated. One of the largest reef complexes was found at 300 meters depth and covered an area of 1.3 square...

Weekly global protein digest: NPPC urges action on China, Trump and Lula to meet

Analyst Jim Wyckoff shares an update on global protein news FDA grants conditional approval for first screwworm drug in cattle Dectomax-CA1 offers 21 days of protection against New World screwworm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday...

Last OVUM rated the ‘Event of the Year’ in Uruguay

In November 2024, OVUM – the Latin American Poultry Congress – took place for the first time in Punta del Este, Uruguay. As I blogged last year, this was particularly meaningful, as it was held in this small and peaceful country with the lowest...

Searching for Eden (Bereshit)

“Where the apple reddens never pry — lest we lose our Edens, Eve and I.” -Robert Browning Ever since Man’s banishment from the Garden of Eden, we have sought to rediscover the lost paradise. Scientists, scholars and archeologists have proposed a...

EU presses ahead with December signing of divisive Mercosur deal

The European Commission is gearing up to sign its contentious trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur on December 5 in Brazil, according to four EU diplomats who spoke to Politico, possibly sealing the fate of an accord that has...

Uruguayan Appeal to Save Life Becomes Today’s Governing Test 12 Years Later

Twelve years after José “Pepe” Mujica’s UN broadside against market idolatry and corrosive individualism, New York honors the Uruguayan farmer-statesman. The tribute matters less as nostalgia and more as instruction: how to value life, integrate...

YPF and Despegar partner to boost domestic tourism in Argentina

Collaboration offers exclusive travel discounts and new digital integration for App YPF users.YPF has announced a new strategic partnership with Despegar, Latin America’s leading travel company, to promote domestic tourism through exclusive...

Uruguay's La Libertad Avanza officially approved

Friday, September 26th 2025 - 10:32 UTC Quintana describes LLA Uruguay as a libertarian group focused on reducing state interventionism Uruguay's Electoral Court officially recognized the local version of political party La Libertad Avanza (LLA)...