03

Dec

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - The first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended on Friday with agreement to end plastic pollution but a split on whether goals…

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06

Dec

Former Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez dies – family

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Former Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez died on Saturday in Montevideo at the age of 80 after suffering from lung cancer, his son said in a tweet on…

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14

Jul

Former Uruguay’s President receives the new Minister of Foreign Affairs at his farm

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica at his farm in Montevideo, Uruguay, 14 July 2020. Former President of Uruguay Jose Mujica (2010-2015) received this Tuesday at his farm located on the…

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15

Feb

Photo Story: Carnival season get rolling in Uruguay

A member of a troupe smiles during the first night of Desfile de Llamadas, the Parade of Calls, in Montevideo, Uruguay, on the night of 14 February 2020. The Parade…

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01

Dec

Uruguay elects new president

Uruguayan President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou reacts as his wife Lorena Ponce de Leon (R) kisses him during an event with supporters of the National Party, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Lacalle Pou…

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28

Oct

Uruguayan presidential elections to go to second round run-off

Presidential candidate Daniel Martinez, from the Frente Amplio party, speaks to his supporters at the Cristal Tower hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay. The candidate of the official Frente Amplio (FA), Daniel…

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16

Jun

Massive blackout hits Argentina and Uruguay

A massive failure in the electrical interconnection system left Argentina and Uruguay without power, according to reports on local media. The power failure brought chaos in Argentina, which has been…

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