Friday, June 10, 2011

Some Argentina Flights To Resume As Ash Cloud Drifts NE

(Adds Lan Airlines' announcement that it will resume flights to Argentina Friday and to Uruguay on Saturday in the seventh paragraph.) BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Flights into and out of Argentina's two biggest airports are set to resume at 6 pm local ...


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Thursday, June 9, 2011

China and Uruguay sign 17 cooperation accords and 530m USD trade package

Visiting Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping signed Wednesday in Uruguay 17 cooperation agreements and trade contracts for the purchase of 530 million US dollars in Uruguayan goods before leaving for Chile the third leg of his tour of Latin America. ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/06/10/china-and-uruguay-sign-17-cooperation-accords-and-530m-usd-trade-package

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Chinese vice president pledges to expand cooperation with Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said here on Wednesday that China will push bilateral ties with Uruguay to a new high. During talks with his Uruguayan counterpart Danilo Astori, Xi spoke highly of the current ...


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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Uruguay: Cause sought for 600 dead penguins

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) â€" Authorities in Uruguay say they have found about 600 dead penguins washed up on the Atlantic coast since Saturday. Experts are trying to determine what has killed the animals. A navy statement Tuesday says the latest batch ...


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Monday, June 6, 2011

Uruguay's Oscar Tabarez foresees a tough game against Netherlands

By Daniel Edwards Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has admitted that his side will not have it easy when it takes on the Netherlands in Montevideo, while insisting that the idea of revenge for the Celeste's World Cup exit will not play on his mind during ...


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Sunday, June 5, 2011

PATHF Second Chance Tourney: USA – Uruguay draw 23-23

According to a recap provided by USA Team Leader, Jim Thome, the match was a see-saw affair throughout with the largest lead being a 3 goal lead for the US The match was a physical affair with 15 two minute penalties being assessed (8 for Uruguay and 7 ...


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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Giant open-pit mine raises questions in Uruguay

CERRO CHATO, Uruguay â€" A plan to build a giant open pit mine has created a sharp rift between those who think Uruguay's rich agricultural land should be protected, and those wanting to exploit its wealth. The Aratiri project, owned by Zamin Ferrous, ...


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Friday, June 3, 2011

Consumer inflation in Uruguay climbs to an annualized 8.53%

Consumer prices in Uruguay rose sharply again in May, led by steep increases in prices at restaurants and hotels, for housing and for health costs accumulating 8.53% in the last twelve months and 4.34% in the five months of 2011. ...


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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Uruguay consumer prices up 8.5% in past year

By Shane Romig Consumer prices in Uruguay rose sharply again in May, led by steep increases in prices at restaurants and hotels, for housing and for health. Inflation measured by the consumer price index rose 0.33% month-on-month in May, compared with ...


Read more at: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/uruguay-consumer-prices-up-85-in-past-year-2011-06-02

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Philip Morris Sues Uruguay Over Smoking Ban

Amazingly enough, Philip Morris is suing Uruguay -- as in, the country -- over a smoking ban that it believes, as UPI reports, is "damaging its business prospects." The extraordinary legal action, if successful, will see the state of Uruguay hauled ...


Read more at: http://www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed/2011/06/01/philip-morris-sues-uruguay-over/

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Vice president's visits to boost economic ties with Italy, Cuba, Uruguay, Chile

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Vice President Xi Jinping's upcoming visits to Italy, Cuba, Uruguay and Chile will enhance bilateral ties and bolster trade and economic cooperation, a senior official said. Xi's official visits to the four nations are ...


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Monday, May 30, 2011

Brazilian President in Uruguay in Effort to Strengthen Mercosur

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff went this Monday, May 30, to Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, for a one-day visit to that South American country. Rousseff and president José Mujica of Uruguay are personal friends who were both left-wing militants in ...


Read more at: http://www.brazzilmag.com/component/content/article/98-may-2011/12584-brazilian-president-in-uruguay-in-effort-to-strengthen-mercosur.html

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Germany defeats Uruguay 2-1 at soccer friendly

BERLIN, May 29 (Xinhua) -- German striker Mario Gomez and striker mate Andre Schuerrle sealed the deal against Uruguay at a friendly on Sunday at Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim, Germany. The "Nationalelf" shocked the "Celeste" with only 19 minutes into ...


Read more at: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sports/2011-05/30/c_13900206.htm

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Tobacco giant Philip Morris suing Uruguay over ban

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, May 27 (UPI) -- Tobacco giant Philip Morris is suing Uruguay in a world tribunal over a smoking ban that it sees damaging its business prospects. The extraordinary legal action, if successful, will see the state of Uruguay hauled ...


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Friday, May 27, 2011

Tobacco giant Philip Morris suing Uruguay over ban

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, May 27 (UPI) -- Tobacco giant Philip Morris is suing Uruguay in a world tribunal over a smoking ban that it sees damaging its business prospects. The extraordinary legal action, if successful, will see the state of Uruguay hauled ...


Read more at: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/05/27/Tobacco-giant-Philip-Morris-suing-Uruguay-over-ban/UPI-10951306490742/

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Low: Uruguay will be no picnic

Germany coach Joachim Low insists Sunday's friendly against Uruguay will be no 'picnic' as his side warm-up for their forthcoming UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers by hosting the south Americans. Sunday's match in Sinsheim, south-west Germany, ...


Read more at: http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1442054.html

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Midfielder Bender ruled out of Germany's Euro qualifiers

BERLIN: Germany midfielder Sven Bender has been ruled out of next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers and the friendly against Uruguay after having knee surgery on Wednesday, the German football federation (DFB) said. Bender, who made his debut for Germany in ...


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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Argentina-Uruguay LNG terminal project attracts interest: source

Argentina and Uruguay have received interest from 39 companies to build infrastructure for a floating LNG terminal, a project they are fast-tracking to start operations by the end of 2013, a project adviser said Tuesday. The companies are preparing ...


Read more at: http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/NaturalGas/6131409

Monday, May 23, 2011

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul gets call-up for Netherlands friendlies against ...

AMSTERDAM â€" Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk called up Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul on Monday for his team's friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay next month. It is the first call-up for the 23-year-old Krul and comes at the end of a strong ...


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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Report values NZFSU just under Olam offer

The 70c per share Olam International is offering for New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay is just above the top end of a valuation range in an independent adviser's report. In its report published today, adviser Grant Samuel said in its opinion the full ...


Read more at: http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/report-values-nzfsu-just-under-olam-offer-nn-93839

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Uruguay Congress upholds amnesty

Lawmakers in Uruguay have rejected a bill which would have scrapped an amnesty protecting officers during military rule from prosecution. President Jose Mujica had asked his party to uphold the amnesty, despite having spent years in jail under military ...


Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-latin-america-13480101

Friday, May 20, 2011

Uruguay Congress upholds amnesty

Lawmakers in Uruguay have rejected a bill which would have scrapped an amnesty protecting officers during military rule from prosecution. President Jose Mujica had asked his party to uphold the amnesty, despite having spent years in jail under military ...


Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-latin-america-13480101

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Uruguay's Penarol and Paraguay's Cerro Porteno join Santos and Velez in ...

Uruguay's Penarol lost 2-1 at Chile's Catolica but progressed on aggregate thanks to a 2-0 advantage from the first leg. Catolica pulled level on aggregate after a diagonal drive from Fernando Meneses in the 18th minute and Roberto Gutierrez' shot from ...


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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Uruguay's congress takes aim at military amnesty

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) â€" Uruguay's ruling coalition insisted on holding a vote in Congress Thursday to annul an amnesty that has protected officials of this country's former military dictatorship from being prosecuted for crimes against humanity. ...


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Argentina's poor cousin? not Uruguay

Uruguay is a little country jokingly considered â€" by Argentines â€" to be just another province, or even an annexe, of their nation, albeit with better beaches. Yet Uruguay has already overtaken Argentina in one area where it hurts â€" beef exports â€" and ...


Read more at: http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2011/05/17/a-poor-cousin-of-argentina-uruguay-begs-to-differ/

Monday, May 16, 2011

Nomura Sees Uruguay Sovereign-Rating Upgrade In 2012

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Nomura Securities International has started economic and fixed-income coverage of Uruguay, saying the country is likely on track to obtain an investment-grade credit rating next year. "With a credible fiscal anchor as well as ...


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Sunday, May 15, 2011

No place for Ballack in Germany squad

BERLIN â€" Michael Ballack's international exile continues after he was left out of the 23-man Germany squad announced Thursday for the friendly against Uruguay and next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers. The 34-year-old has not now played for Germany since ...


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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Reus gets call-up for Germany

Germany face Uruguay in a friendly match in Hoffenheim at the end of the month before travelling to Vienna to face Austria and to Baku to play Azerbaijan in Euro 2012 qualifiers in the first week of June. Reus is one of 23 players in Low's squad and ...


Read more at: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/918808/marco-reus-gets-first-call-up-into-germany-squad

Friday, May 13, 2011

Reus in, Ballack out of Germany Euro qualifier squad

... Löw. The midfielder has hit 10 goals this season and stands a decent chance of making his first on-field appearance for Die Mannschaft when they host Uruguay on May 29, followed by Euro qualifiers against Austria and Azerbaijan on June 3 and 7. ...


Read more at: http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15071351,00.html

Thursday, May 12, 2011

No place for Ballack in Germany squad

BERLIN â€" Michael Ballack's international exile continues after he was left out of the 23-man Germany squad announced Thursday for the friendly against Uruguay and next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers. The 34-year-old has not now played for Germany since ...


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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

New Zealand ends Flying Eagles' Suwon Cup dreams

John Obuh's side had earlier beaten hosts South Korea 1-0 in their opening match of the tourney before pulling off a 2-2 draw with Uruguay over the weekend. For their part, the Junior All Whites began their quest at the Suwon Cup with a 1-0 loss to ...


Read more at: http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5699031-146/story.csp

Monday, May 9, 2011

Wholly Cow! A Few Brave Grillers Go 'Nose-to-Tail'

These roasters, and Mr. Bannister, say they were inspired by a cookbook published two years ago by chef Francis Mallmann, who has restaurants in Argentina and Uruguay. In his book, "Seven Fires," he describes a method for grilling a cow in the style of ...


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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Determination powers Polish skipper

By Brian Hicks When the Velux 5 Oceans fleet sailed out of Uruguay in March, Zbigniew Gutkowski had to like his chances. The Polish skipper had finished second in each of the first three legs of the around-the-world race, a feat he managed while ...


Read more at: http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/may/09/determination-powers-polish-skipper/

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Uruguay's FDI Soars Last Five Years -reaching US$1.6 Billion In 2010

ASUNCION, May 6 (BERNAMA-NNN-MERCOPRESS) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Uruguay last year reached US$1.627 billion which represents a 29% increase over 2009 and puts the country among the top six FDI recipients in Latin America and eighth in the ...


Read more at: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsworld.php?id=584508

Friday, May 6, 2011

Foreign Objects: The Silent House (Uruguay)

Gimmick movies come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the newest types is the single-take feature. This used to be impossible due to camera and film limitations, but digital video has opened a whole new world to filmmakers looking to challenge ...


Read more at: http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/foreign-objects-the-silent-house.php

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Junior All Whites pipped by Uruguay in Korea

The Junior All Whites have got an early taste of FIFA U-20 World Cup opponents Uruguay and have posted an encouraging performance in a 0-1 defeat at the four-nation Suwon Cup in Korea on Thursday night. AUCKLAND â€" The Junior All Whites have got an ...


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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

India & Latin America Mercosur Bloc To Expand Trade & Investment

India's Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said this during a business seminar in Montevideo, Uruguay. He added that double tax and investment protection agreements are critical to expansion. "It is important that the ...


Read more at: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=583876

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Botafogo players Abreu, Herrera suspended several matches because of fight ...

SAO PAULO â€" Uruguay striker Sebastian "El Loco" Abreu has been suspended four matches and Argentine forward German Herrera banned for five games for their roles in a brawl after Botafogo's Brazilian Cup match against Avai last month. ...


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Monday, May 2, 2011

Germany to play France, Uruguay

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) â€" Germany will play Uruguay in a repeat of the third-place match at last year's World Cup in South Africa in one of two friendly matches announced by the German football federation. The federation says Germany will play France ...


Read more at: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2011-04-29-964490435_x.htm

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Internacional draws 1-1 at Penarol; Fluminense beats Libertad in Libertadores ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" Defending champion Internacional of Brazil salvaged a 1-1 draw at Penarol of Uruguay, while Brazil's Fluminense had a 3-1 home win against Paraguay's Libertad in the Copa Libertadores final 16 on Thursday. ...


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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Germany to play France, Uruguay

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) â€" Germany will play Uruguay in a repeat of the third-place match at last year's World Cup in South Africa in one of two friendly matches announced by the German football federation. The federation says Germany will play France ...


Read more at: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2011-04-29-964490435_x.htm

Friday, April 29, 2011

Germany to play France, Uruguay

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) â€" Germany will play Uruguay in a repeat of the third-place match at last year's World Cup in South Africa in one of two friendly matches announced by the German football federation. The federation says Germany will play France ...


Read more at: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2011-04-29-964490435_x.htm

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Internacional draws 1-1 at Penarol; Fluminense beats Libertad in Libertadores ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" Defending champion Internacional of Brazil salvaged a 1-1 draw at Penarol of Uruguay, while Brazil's Fluminense had a 3-1 home win against Paraguay's Libertad in the Copa Libertadores final 16 on Thursday. ...


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Uruguay May Raise Reserve Requirements to Fight Inflation, Bank Chief Says

By Lucia Baldomir - Wed Apr 27 16:40:00 GMT 2011 Uruguay may raise reserve requirements for banks to help slow inflation toward the government's target, central bank President Mario Bergara said. Policy makers can't rule out an increase in reserve ...


Read more at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-27/uruguay-may-raise-reserve-requirements-to-fight-inflation-bank-chief-says.html

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Uruguay's Pluna orders three more CRJ900 NextGens

By Linda Blachly | April 27, 2011 Bombardier Aerospace said that Pluna Lineas Aereas Uruguayas signed a follow-on order for three CRJ900 NextGen regional jets, from an order announced last year (ATW Daily News, April 15, 2010). ...


Read more at: http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engines-components/news/uruguay-s-pluna-orders-three-more-crj900-nextgens-0426

Monday, April 25, 2011

Uruguay buys 3 more Bombardier jets for regional fleet

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, April 25 (UPI) -- Uruguay flag carrier Pluna is sticking to Bombardier Aerospace jets for an extension of its fleet and will buy another three of the manufacturer's CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The Bombardier regional passenger ...


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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Report: International Couples Using US Women for Surrogates

In the past five years, would-be parents from as far as Istanbul and Uruguay have turned to healthy, young American mothers to serve as surrogates, according to the Detroit Free Press. The babies are born US citizens, but surrogacy agency officials say ...


Read more at: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/24/report-international-couples-using-women-surrogates/?test=latestnews

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Opus Print prepares to list

Opus Print's public offering will be the largest here since New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay in December 2006. New Zealand's biggest public offering in four years is understood to be imminent with Opus Print Group briefing institutional investors ...


Read more at: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/4921092/Opus-Print-prepares-to-list

Friday, April 22, 2011

Cavani to stay at Napoli

However, the Uruguay international, who has won the hearts of Napoli's passionate support, says he has no intention of leaving Walter Mazzarri's side at present. "I will not change agent or club. I am staying at Napoli. The rest is just stupid things," ...


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Thursday, April 21, 2011

USVI boxers win by TKO in Uruguay

By AARON GRAY (Daily News Staff) For the second time in as many fights, Virgin Islands professional boxers Julius Jackson, Samuel Rogers and John Jackson traveled down to Uruguay to give the local boxing-crazed fans a good show. ...


Read more at: http://virginislandsdailynews.com/sports/usvi-boxers-win-by-tko-in-uruguay-1.1135659

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mass disqualification in Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay

In what was one of the most unusual decisions by race organisers in recent cycling history, 66, of a total of 96 riders, were disqualified from the Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay after protesting about poor weather conditions. ...


Read more at: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mass-disqualification-in-vuelta-ciclista-del-uruguay

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Victim of alleged rugby rape speaks

Picture: Masixole Feni A rape complainant alleged members of a Uruguay rugby team offered her money “to not call police or cause trouble” after she was allegedly gang-raped by some of them following a night of partying. This was disclosed in the Cape ...


Read more at: http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/victim-of-alleged-rugby-rape-speaks-1.1058578

Monday, April 18, 2011

Victim of alleged rugby rape speaks

Picture: Masixole Feni A rape complainant alleged members of a Uruguay rugby team offered her money “to not call police or cause trouble” after she was allegedly gang-raped by some of them following a night of partying. This was disclosed in the Cape ...


Read more at: http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/victim-of-alleged-rugby-rape-speaks-1.1058578

Sunday, April 17, 2011

International rugby players arrested

The two - one from Argentina, the other from Uruguay - were arrested on Saturday at the Protea Hotel in Sea Point. They are alleged to have raped a 29-year-old woman. Police spokesman Captain Frederick van Wyk confirmed the arrest of the men, ...


Read more at: http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/article1026635.ece/International-rugby-players-arrested

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Uruguay battles inflation as peso soars, putting exports at risk

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, April 15 (UPI) -- Uruguay President Jose Mujica renewed vows to fight inflation but reminded Uruguayans the nation faces an uphill fight amid rising prices and risks to exports from a soaring peso against the US dollar. ...


Read more at: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/04/15/Uruguay-battles-inflation-as-peso-soars-putting-exports-at-risk/UPI-37831302902851/

Friday, April 15, 2011

Uruguay battles inflation as peso soars, putting exports at risk

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, April 15 (UPI) -- Uruguay President Jose Mujica renewed vows to fight inflation but reminded Uruguayans the nation faces an uphill fight amid rising prices and risks to exports from a soaring peso against the US dollar. ...


Read more at: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/04/15/Uruguay-battles-inflation-as-peso-soars-putting-exports-at-risk/UPI-37831302902851/

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Uruguay's dictatorship amnesty law overturned

In a narrow vote, Uruguay's senate approved overturning an amnesty for military officers accused of abuses during the country's 1973-1985 military dictatorship. The 16-15 vote late Tuesday followed 12 hours of heated angry debate, and overrides ...


Read more at: http://www.canada.com/Uruguay+dictatorship+amnesty+overturned/4614409/story.html

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Uruguay Senate annuls amnesty bill benefiting the military but triggers ...

A closely divided Senate has passed legislation to overturn an amnesty for human rights crimes committed by the military and security forces during Uruguay's 1973-85 dictatorship, overruling voters who in two referendums upheld the law in 1989 and 2009 ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/04/14/uruguay-senate-annuls-amnesty-bill-benefiting-the-military-but-triggers-further-controversy

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Uruguay senate passes amnesty end for junta crimes

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" A closely divided senate has passed legislation to overturn an amnesty for human rights crimes by the military during Uruguay's 1973-85 dictatorship, moving to overrule voters who upheld the law twice. The measure passed 16-15 ...


Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20110413/lt-uruguay-amnesty

Monday, April 11, 2011

Same-sex marriage bill introduced in Uruguay

by Rex Wockner Buoyed by the legalization of same-sex marriage in next-door Argentina, activists in Uruguay have arranged the introduction in Parliament of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. The measure was introduced by a member of the ruling ...


Read more at: http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=118385

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Student trip to Uruguay highlights globalization effects

The students toured Argentina and Uruguay, including Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, studying the historical and contemporary effects of globalization in the area today. Full story A group of students in the "Globalization of South America" ...


Read more at: http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/student-trip-to-uruguay-highlights-globalization-effects-1.2537522

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Gay Marriage Law Proposed In Uruguay

By On Top Magazine Staff A bill that would legalize marriage between two members of the same sex is expected to be introduced in Uruguay next week, La Nacion reported. The bill was drafted with the help of the gay rights group Ovejas Negras (Black ...


Read more at: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=8050&MediaType=1&Category=24

Friday, April 8, 2011

Marriage equality bill introduced in Uruguay

According to the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, legislators in Uruguay have introduced a marriage equality bill. The bill has a good chance of passing because the liberal Frente Amplio party controls both houses of the legislature. ...


Read more at: http://www.dallasvoice.com/uruguay-country-marriage-equality-1071600.html

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Uruguay Plans to Swap Foreign-Currency Bonds for Peso Debt, Lorenzo Says

By Lucia Baldomir - Wed Apr 06 18:51:49 GMT 2011 Uruguay this year plans to swap part of its foreign-currency bonds for debt denominated in pesos, said Economy Minister Fernando Lorenzo. The South American country will also sell peso securities and use ...


Read more at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-06/uruguay-plans-to-swap-foreign-currency-debt-for-peso-debt-lorenzo-says.html

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Uruguay Plans to Swap Foreign-Currency Bonds for Peso Debt, Lorenzo Says

By Lucia Baldomir - Wed Apr 06 18:51:49 GMT 2011 Uruguay this year plans to swap part of its foreign-currency bonds for debt denominated in pesos, said Economy Minister Fernando Lorenzo. The South American country will also sell peso securities and use ...


Read more at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-06/uruguay-plans-to-swap-foreign-currency-debt-for-peso-debt-lorenzo-says.html

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Venezuela eyes stronger regional role

Agreements signed in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia during president Chavez tour last week show Venezuela is seeking to shape business relations in South America. Some of these agreements are the first commission of joint economic integration signed ...


Read more at: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/173141.html

Monday, April 4, 2011

Venezuela eyes stronger economic role in S America

Agreements signed in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia during president Chavez tour last week show Venezuela is seeking to shape business relations in South America. Some of these agreements are the first commission of joint economic integration signed ...


Read more at: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/173141.html

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Venezuela touts energy, trade and agriculture accords signed during Chavez's ...

CARACAS, Venezuela â€" Venezuela's government signed a series of agreements in energy, trade and agriculture during President Hugo Chavez's visits to Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia last week, officials said Sunday. Venezuela Foreign Minister Nicolas ...


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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Art in the hills of Uruguay

Okay, so maybe more than three, but words do not do Estancia Vik in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay justice. Seeing is believing. First, there are the 4000 acres of rolling hills dotted with cows and horses, which are matched with expansive views of a silvery ...


Read more at: http://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/story/2011/04/03/art-hills-uruguay/

Friday, April 1, 2011

Uruguay in comfy spot to meet debt payments in 2012

By Giovanna Fleitas and Malena Castaldi MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay's economy minister said on Friday the country had no concrete plan to issue new debt because it had already covered this year's obligations and debt servicing costs will fall in ...


Read more at: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/04/02/us-latam-summit-uruguay-debt-idUKTRE73109D20110402

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Traces of oil found in Uruguay

Montevideo â€" Executives at state-owned ANCAP told Efe Thursday that the company had discovered the first traces of oil in Uruguay, a country that depends on imported crude for 60 percent of its energy. "For the first time in Uruguay's history, ...


Read more at: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/money/2011/04/01/traces-oil-uruguay/

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Uruguay sees GDP view up from 4.5 percent

Uruguay's Vice President Danilo Astori visits the Heroes' Pantheon during Paraguay's Independence Day celebrations, in Asuncion May 14, 2010. By Malena Castaldi MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay's government will raise its 2011 economic growth forecast ...


Read more at: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/31/us-latam-summit-uruguay-economy-idUSTRE72T7N120110331

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

UN holds meeting in Uruguay on Mideast peace process

MONTEVIDEO, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Tuesday opened a meeting in Uruguay to address problems affecting the peace process between Palestine and Israel. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, in a message to the UN Latin American and ...


Read more at: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-03/30/c_13804972.htm

Monday, March 28, 2011

Fulham's Stephen Kelly to captain Republic of Ireland against Uruguay

Fulham's Stephen Kelly, left, says it's a 'dream' to lead the Republic of Ireland against Uruguay in Dublin. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Stephen Kelly won the prize for understatement. "I suppose it's a bit more pressure than what I expected but that's ...


Read more at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/28/stephen-kelly-republic-ireland-uruguay

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Trapattoni to go with young guns in Republic's Uruguay friendly

Giovanni Trapattoni may break from his favoured 4-4-2 system for tomorrow night's friendly with Uruguay due to a shortage of striking options. The Irish boss is preparing to take on last summer's World Cup semi-finalists with a makeshift side after ...


Read more at: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/trapattoni-to-go-with-young-guns-in-republics-uruguay-friendly-15128217.html

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Court Condemns Uruguay for a Disappearance

By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO SANTIAGO, Chile â€" The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has condemned Uruguay for its actions related to the forced disappearance of a woman in the 1970s, in a case that human rights experts see as a watershed for ending ...


Read more at: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/world/americas/25uruguay.html

Friday, March 25, 2011

Court Condemns Uruguay for a Disappearance

By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO SANTIAGO, Chile â€" The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has condemned Uruguay for its actions related to the forced disappearance of a woman in the 1970s, in a case that human rights experts see as a watershed for ending ...


Read more at: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/world/americas/25uruguay.html

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Court Condemns Uruguay for a Disappearance

By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO SANTIAGO, Chile â€" The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has condemned Uruguay for its actions related to the forced disappearance of a woman in the 1970s, in a case that human rights experts see as a watershed for ending ...


Read more at: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/25/world/americas/25uruguay.html

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Uruguay Central Bank Boosts Key Rate To 7.5% On Inflation Concern

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--The Central Bank of Uruguay on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points--to 7.5%--in order to keep a lid on inflation. "This level is consistent with a more-restrictive monetary policy, necessary to ...


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Uruguay economy grew 6.5 percent in 2010 4th quarter

By Malena Castaldi MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay's economy grew by 6.5 percent in the last quarter of 2010 compared with the year-earlier period, while full-year growth came in at 8.5 percent, the central bank said on Tuesday. ...


Read more at: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/22/us-uruguay-economy-idUSTRE72L6U720110322

Monday, March 21, 2011

Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian state

By HERB KEINON Colombia remains only nation in region not to follow Brazil's lead; Like Chile and Peru, Uruguay recognizeds Palestinian state without specifying borders. Uruguay recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, becoming the 10th South ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=212498

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian state

By HERB KEINON Colombia remains only nation in region not to follow Brazil's lead; Like Chile and Peru, Uruguay recognizeds Palestinian state without specifying borders. Uruguay recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, becoming the 10th South ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=212498

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Luis Suárez should never have been able to Asamoah Gyan on the spot

Uruguay's Luis Suárez, now with Liverpool who play Sunderland on Sunday, makes his save that led to a penalty missed by Asamoah Gyan of Ghana at the very end of their World Cup quarter-final. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images A little over a ...


Read more at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/mar/20/luis-suarez-asamoah-gyan

Friday, March 18, 2011

Gyan says Luis Suarez is still the most hated man in Ghana

By Brooks Peck Sunderland host Liverpool on Sunday which means Luis Suarez will visit three of the men whose World Cup dreams he swatted away with his heroic/evil deliberate goal-line handball in Uruguay's quarterfinal win over Ghana last summer. ...


Read more at: http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Gyan-says-Luis-Suarez-is-still-the-most-hated-ma?urn=sow-wp167

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian state

Uruguay announced that it recognized an independent Palestinian state, thus joining a list of other South American states which have done the same in the last few months, the country's Foreign Minister Luis Almagro said. Uruguay announced that it ...


Read more at: http://www.emg.rs/en/news/world/150101.html

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian state

By HERB KEINON Colombia remains only nation in region not to follow Brazil's lead; Like Chile and Peru, Uruguay recognizeds Palestinian state without specifying borders. Uruguay recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, becoming the 10th South ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=212498

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Uruguay officially recognizes Palestinian state

Uruguay on Tuesday officially recognized a Palestinian state, according to a statement released by the Uruguayan Foreign Minister Luis Almagro, AFP reported. The South American country now joins a list of 10 other countries in the continent that have ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=212329

Monday, March 14, 2011

Trapattoni set to call on McCarthy

At FAI headquarters in Abbotstown yesterday, Giovanni Trapattoni prefaced his squad announcement for the Macedonia European Championship qualifier (and Uruguay friendly) with an apology for the fact that his slippery command of English might have led ...


Read more at: http://www.examiner.ie/sport/trapattoni-set-to-call-on-mccarthy-148207.html

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Visitors from Uruguay in Brunswick Co. Schools Monday

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Five professionals from Uruguay are visiting Brunswick County Schools this week as part of a Rotary-coordinated Group Study Exchange program. The group will learn about systems for livestock, crops, marketing and all types ...


Read more at: http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=14243962

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Uruguay legend Enzo Francescoli: Luis Suarez will be Liverpool star

Uruguay legend Enzo Francescoli has hailed the rapid impact of compatriot Luis Suarez at Liverpool . Francescoli is predicting he will be an Anfield favourite for years to come. He said: "He is a great player, he is playing very well there and I think ...


Read more at: http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/uruguay-legend-enzo-francescoli-luis-suarez-will-be-liverpool-star-1501921

Friday, March 11, 2011

Germany to play friendly against France in early 2012

"Like the match against Italy (in February) and against Uruguay and Brazil later this year, we can compare ourselves against teams that will challenge us considerably," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "It is an attractive challenge especially at the ...


Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Germany-to-play-friendly-against-France-in-early-2012/articleshow/7680778.cms

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Penarol edges Liga de Quito 1-0 in Copa Libertadores

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" Uruguayan club Penarol defeated Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 on Wednesday to move into first place in Group 8 of the Copa Libertadores. Luis Aguiar scored the deciding goal in the 58th minute, driving a left-footed shot into the ...


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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Penarol edges Liga de Quito 1-0 in Copa Libertadores

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" Uruguayan club Penarol defeated Ecuador's Liga de Quito 1-0 on Wednesday to move into first place in Group 8 of the Copa Libertadores. Luis Aguiar scored the deciding goal in the 58th minute, driving a left-footed shot into the ...


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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Shakira Photos at Punta del Este, Uruguay

Whoever took these photos of Shakira at her hotel in Punta del Este, Uruguay was just wrong for doing it and now you're going to say I'm wrong for posting them here. Go ahead if it makes you feel better about the fact that you are looking at them. ...


Read more at: http://wizbangpop.com/2011/03/07/shakira-photos-at-punta-del-este-uruguay/

Monday, March 7, 2011

Shakira's Weekend in Uruguay

Though she parted ways with longtime beau Antonio de la Rua back in January, he joined the sexy singer on the trip to Uruguay as he still works as her manager. As for her current tour, Shakira recently added four extra concerts that will be taking ...


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Sunday, March 6, 2011

American skipper wins 3rd leg of ocean race

By BERNIE WILSON AP -- American skipper Brad Van Liew won his third consecutive leg in the Velux 5 Oceans race on Tuesday, pulling into Punta del Este, Uruguay, eight days after rounding Cape Horn in his 60-foot sloop. The 43-year-old from Charleston, ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030107478.html

Saturday, March 5, 2011

American skipper wins 3rd leg of ocean race

By BERNIE WILSON AP -- American skipper Brad Van Liew won his third consecutive leg in the Velux 5 Oceans race on Tuesday, pulling into Punta del Este, Uruguay, eight days after rounding Cape Horn in his 60-foot sloop. The 43-year-old from Charleston, ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030107478.html

Friday, March 4, 2011

American skipper wins 3rd leg of ocean race

By BERNIE WILSON AP -- American skipper Brad Van Liew won his third consecutive leg in the Velux 5 Oceans race on Tuesday, pulling into Punta del Este, Uruguay, eight days after rounding Cape Horn in his 60-foot sloop. The 43-year-old from Charleston, ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030107478.html

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Uruguay denies Wikileaks versions on weapon trafficking

Uruguayan Interior vice Minister Jorge Vazquez said on Thursday that the suspect of the US embassy in 2007 about a weapon trafficking network between Uruguay, Venezuela and Iran, as Wikileaks had reported was a "great nonsense. ...


Read more at: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7308080.html

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

American skipper wins 3rd leg of ocean race

By BERNIE WILSON AP -- American skipper Brad Van Liew won his third consecutive leg in the Velux 5 Oceans race on Tuesday, pulling into Punta del Este, Uruguay, eight days after rounding Cape Horn in his 60-foot sloop. The 43-year-old from Charleston, ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030107478.html

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

American skipper wins 3rd leg of ocean race

By BERNIE WILSON AP -- American skipper Brad Van Liew won his third consecutive leg in the Velux 5 Oceans race on Tuesday, pulling into Punta del Este, Uruguay, eight days after rounding Cape Horn in his 60-foot sloop. The 43-year-old from Charleston, ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/01/AR2011030107478.html

Monday, February 28, 2011

Uruguay Has Best Business Climate In Latin America

MONTEVIDEO, Feb 28 (BERNAMA- NNN-MERCOPRESS) -- Uruguay offers the best business climate out of eleven countries from Latin America. This is according to the latest ratings released by the Brazilian Getulio Vargas Foundation, FGV and IFO from the ...


Read more at: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=567232

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Uruguay has the best business climate in Latam, says FGV and IFO

Uruguay offers the best business climate out of eleven countries from Latin America according to the latest ratings released by the Brazilian Getulio Vargas Foundation, FGV and IFO from the University of Munich in Germany. Of the eleven countries, ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/02/28/uruguay-has-the-best-business-climate-in-latam-says-fgv-and-ifo

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Argentina, Uruguay Ink LNG Regasification Pact

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentina and Uruguay on Friday signed an agreement to build a regasification plant for liquid natural gas to help meet their respective energy needs. The floating regasification plant will supply the two nations with 10 ...


Read more at: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110225-713777.html

Friday, February 25, 2011

Uruguay: Offshore aeromag survey planned

25 â€" Uruguay's Ancap let a contract to Fugro to acquire, process, and interpret 50000 line-km of aeromagnetic surveys over the Pelotas, Punta del Este, and Oriental del Plata basins off Uruguay. Fugro will cover costs of the multiclient survey and ...


Read more at: http://www.ogj.com/index/article-display/8741007764/articles/oil-gas-journal/exploration-development-2/area-drilling/20100/february-2011/uruguay_-offshore.html

Thursday, February 24, 2011

India pledges greater economic cooperation and trade with Uruguay

India pledged on Thursday greater economic cooperation with Uruguay in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automobiles, machineries and IT. In 2009-10, bilateral trade stood at 64.3 million US dollars. The two counties also agreed ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/02/25/india-pledges-greater-economic-cooperation-and-trade-with-uruguay

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Uruguay explores cooperation in wind power sector

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) A high level delegation from Uruguay is exploring the possibility of forging cooperation with India in the wind power sector. Led by Uruguayan Vice President Danilo Astori, the delegation visited the plant of RRB Energy Ltd ...


Read more at: http://www.sify.com/finance/uruguay-explores-cooperation-in-wind-power-sector-news-default-lcxv4mfdagb.html

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Uruguay-Argentina Address Trade Differances On Fast Track

MONTEVIDEO, Feb 22 (BERNAMA-NNN-MERCOPRESS) -- Uruguay and Argentina are discussing a 'fast track' mechanism that will allow Uruguayan exports to have quick access to the neighbour's market. This is to avoid the controversial trade restrictions ...


Read more at: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=565570

Monday, February 21, 2011

Argentina Tells Uruguay New Import Barriers Won't Hurt Trade

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentine authorities sought to reassure Uruguay on Monday that a new set of import barriers thrown up by Argentina isn't targeted toward the neighboring country and won't affect trade between the two. ...


Read more at: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110221-707945.html

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Sensational Cavani signifies rebirth of Uruguay as a soccer power

Despite being played out of position on the wing, Edinson Cavani was key part of Uruguay's success at the World Cup. Before they used to say "You were the champions? Sure, when football didn't even exist, but today they're looking at us in a different ...


Read more at: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/marcela_morayaraujo/02/19/cavani.uruguay/

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Fire add Uruguayan striker Chaves

"His size, ability and strike rate in Uruguay should assist in his transition to MLS. Diego will join the group in Florida and begin to prepare with the team for the upcoming season." The 25-year-old began his professional career with Montevideo ...


Read more at: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/18/2074109/fire-add-uruguayan-striker-chaves.html

Friday, February 18, 2011

Fire add Uruguayan striker Chaves

"His size, ability and strike rate in Uruguay should assist in his transition to MLS. Diego will join the group in Florida and begin to prepare with the team for the upcoming season." The 25-year-old began his professional career with Montevideo ...


Read more at: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/18/2074109/fire-add-uruguayan-striker-chaves.html

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Smarty Jones will shuttle to Uruguay

By Glenye Cain Oakford Smarty Jones, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner and champion 3-year-old male of 2004, will shuttle to Uruguay this year for stallion work. Smarty Jones, sire of Risen Star Stakes favorite Rogue Romance, relocated from ...


Read more at: http://www.drf.com/news/smarty-jones-will-shuttle-uruguay

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

NZ Farming Systems improves half year earnings

New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay (NZFSU) reported better half year earnings than expected, due to improved milk production and prices. The company is now forecasting a stronger full year result despite posting a loss of US$6.77m ($8.9m) for the six ...


Read more at: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10706965

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Brazil, Uruguay pip Argentina to London 2012 soccer

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina will not defend their men's Olympic soccer title next year in London after they were pipped to the two South American qualifying places by Brazil and Uruguay at the weekend. Brazil, who need the Olympic title to ...


Read more at: http://af.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idAFJOE71D02R20110214

Monday, February 14, 2011

Brazil, Uruguay pip Argentina to London 2012 soccer

Uruguay will return to the Olympic tournament for the first time in 84 years having won the title in Paris in 1924 and Amsterdam in 1928 in their only two ...


Read more at: http://af.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idAFJOE71D02R20110214

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Olympics-Brazil, Uruguay pip Argentina to London 2012 soccer

Uruguay will return to the Olympic tournament for the first time in 84 years having won the title in Paris in 1924 and Amsterdam in 1928 in their only two ...


Read more at: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/14022011/2/olympics-brazil-uruguay-pip-argentina-london-2012-soccer.html

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Brazil thrashes Uruguay 6-0 to claim final berth at 2012 London Olympics

AREQUIPA, Peru â€" Brazil hammered Uruguay 6-0 on Saturday in the closing match of South American qualfiying for the Under-20 World Cup. ...


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Friday, February 11, 2011

Chile and Uruguay on the path to nuclear energy, confirms AIEA

Chile and Uruguay and another fifteen countries have officially presented plans to the International Atomic Energy Agency for the construction of nuclear ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/02/11/chile-and-uruguay-on-the-path-to-nuclear-energy-confirms-aiea

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Uruguay faces low birthrates, education problems: president

Education is also a grave problem, Mujica said, noting that the school calendar in Uruguay has only 155 days of class per year, while the number is 240 days ...


Read more at: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/health/2011-02/11/c_13727517.htm

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Uruguay solid candidate for “investment grade” rating says JP Morgan

Uruguay is considered a solid candidate to obtain “investment grade” given its strong economic fundamentals and these same factors make the country's bonds ...


Read more at: http://en.mercopress.com/2011/02/09/uruguay-solid-candidate-for-investment-grade-rating-says-jp-morgan

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Uruguay's Vazquez may return, names possible veep

AP MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- Former Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez says he may run again for the presidency in three years. Uruguay's presidents are ...


Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/08/AR2011020803128.html

Monday, February 7, 2011

Will amazing miss prove costly for Ecuador?

Last Thursday, in the South American Under-20 Championships, Ecuador's burly striker Edson Montano burst through the right of the Uruguay defence, ...


Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2011/02/vickery_20.html

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Uruguay gets ticket for U20 World Cup

Uruguay booked a ticket for the World Cup Under-20 tournament after defeating Chile 1-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Arequipa city in Peru. ...


Read more at: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90779/90871/7280852.html

Saturday, February 5, 2011

IMF Says Uruguay Outlook Strong Despite Some Challenges

The International Monetary Fund said the outlook for Uruguay is good as the country continues the economic revival from a banking crisis in 2002, ...


Read more at: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110204-714213.html

Friday, February 4, 2011

IMF Says Uruguay Outlook Strong Despite Some Challenges

The International Monetary Fund said the outlook for Uruguay is good as the country continues the economic revival from a banking crisis in 2002, ...


Read more at: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110204-714213.html

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Argentina beats Chile; Brazil wins and Uruguay-Ecuador draw in qualifying for ...

Brazil, the tournament favourite, stayed unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over Colombia while the day's other match saw Ecuador draw 1-1 with Uruguay. ...


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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Uruguay's Government Plans to Develop as Much Wind Energy `as Possible'

By Stephan Nielsen - Thu Feb 03 02:00:00 GMT 2011 Uruguay, South America's third- cleanest country in terms of carbon emissions, plans to develop as many ...


Read more at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-03/uruguay-s-government-aims-for-as-much-wind-energy-as-possible-.html

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador win in U-20

AREQUIPA, Peru: Brazil, Uruguay and Ecuador picked up victories in Monday's opening games of the second round of South American qualifying for the Under-20 ...


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Monday, January 31, 2011

Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador win in second round of S.American qualifying for U20 ...

AREQUIPA, Peru â€" Brazil, Uruguay and Ecuador picked up victories in Monday's opening games of the second round of South American qualifying for the Under ...


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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Uruguay striker Suarez passes Liverpool medical

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates his goal during the 2010 World Cup second round match against South Korea in Port Elizabeth June 26, 2010. ...


Read more at: http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/01/31/idINIndia-54520720110131

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Retired military officers denounce 'harassment' by human rights investigations

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay â€" A group of retired Uruguayan military officers said that human rights investigations into alleged abuses during the 1973-1985 ...


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Friday, January 28, 2011

Ex-governor Mark Sanford vacations with girlfriend

The New York Post has photos of the Republican and Maria Belen Chapur, reportedly the first of the couple, taken recently while on vacation in Uruguay. ...


Read more at: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/01/mark-sanford-mistress-photos-/1

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Chile and Uruguay join Argentina to advance in South American U20 World Cup ...

AREQUIPA, Peru â€" Chile and Uruguay joined Argentina on Thursday to advance to the second round of South American qualifying for the Under-20 World Cup. ...


Read more at: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jDJ4mGagBgc9-egW6rGtcGI_2m-w?docId=5783065

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Mark And Maria: Love Is In The Air

At a resort in Punte del Este, Uruguay, which is where the couple (wait … can we officially call them that now?) first met a decade ago. When was it taken? ...


Read more at: http://www.fitsnews.com/2011/01/26/mark-and-maria-love-is-in-the-air/

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Make my dream come true – Lu

By PHIL THOMAS The Uruguay star has his heart set on a move to Liverpool, but the Reds' £12.7million valuation is less than half that of the Amsterdam ...


Read more at: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3371367/Luis-Suarez-pleads-for-a-move-to-Liverpool.html

Monday, January 24, 2011

Reds Kop double blow

And Ajax said the Reds are miles away from their £26million valuation of Uruguay hitman Suarez. Liverpool's £4m offer for Scotland ace Adam, 25, ...


Read more at: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3369300/Liverpool-face-Chalie-Adam-and-Luis-Suarez-transfer-agony.html

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Damien jets out for Suarez talks

He will head to Ajax to try and thrash out terms for the Uruguay hitman. And if Kenny Dalglish's side come up with £20million, they could seal a deal for ...


Read more at: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3366833/Liverpools-Damien-Comolli-jets-out-for-Luis-Suarez-talks.html

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Ajax tell Reds to hurry up on Suarez

Liverpool, who beat Wolves 3-0 on Saturday, have publicly declared Uruguay international Suarez is one of their top transfer targets in the January window, ...


Read more at: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/869333/ajax-tell-liverpool-to-hurry-up-on-suarez

Friday, January 21, 2011

Uruguay has too many jobs, too few takers

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Most Latin American countries are struggling to find jobs for their citizens, in Uruguay a booming economy is creating ...


Read more at: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/01/21/Uruguay-has-too-many-jobs-too-few-takers/UPI-28831295648103/

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Would the 'Cannibal of Ajax' add some more bite to Liverpool's attack?

By Glenn Moore, Football Editor Watching from high in the rainswept Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, as Uruguay and South Korea chased a World Cup quarter-final ...


Read more at: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/would-the-cannibal-of-ajax-add-some-more-bite-to-liverpools-attack-2190151.html

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Index

AREQUIPA, Peru â€" Argentina defeated host nation Peru 2-1 and Uruguay drew 1-1 with Venezuela on Wednesday in South American Under-20 World Cup qualifying. ...


Read more at: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hDDzMmr27TjMNfgj6yEnCkIYkFng?docId=220439

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Papermakers to build $1.9bn pulp mill

By Andrew Ward in Stockholm Stora Enso of Finland and Arauco of Chile have agreed to invest in a $1.9bn pulp mill in Uruguay that would mark the country's ...


Read more at: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/fff90682-235f-11e0-8389-00144feab49a.html

Monday, January 17, 2011

Iran, Uruguay Ink MoU on Improving Parliamentary Cooperation

The MoU was signed during a meeting between Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and the visiting Speaker of Uruguay's House of Representative, ...


Read more at: http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8910271541

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Suarez ready to move

The prolific Uruguay international is regarded as one of the hottest properties in Europe with Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United reportedly ...


Read more at: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6666122,00.html

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Brazil's president may postpone visit to Uruguay: report

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will probably postpone her visit to Uruguay, scheduled for Feb. 1, to dedicate more time to some of bilateral issues ...


Read more at: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7261748.html

Friday, January 14, 2011

Brazil's president may postpone visit to Uruguay: report

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will probably postpone her visit to Uruguay, scheduled for Feb. 1, to dedicate more time to some of bilateral issues ...


Read more at: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/7261748.html

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Former Farming Systems chairman pops up on Dairy Holdings board

John Parker, who was dumped as chairman of NZ Farming Systems Uruguay this week, has popped up on the board of another dairy company - Dairy Holdings. ...


Read more at: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/4541782/Former-Farming-Systems-chairman-pops-up-on-Dairy-Holdings-board

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Percovich brings wealth of experience to Fire staff

Percovich, a 42-year-old native of Uruguay, served as Toronto FC assistant coach in 2009. He previously was goalkeepers coach at Colorado (2006-07) and with ...


Read more at: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/01/percovich-brings-wealth-of-experience-to-fire-staff.html

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Major shakeup under way at Uruguay firm

New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay has appointed a director from majority shareholder Olam International as chairman of the board. ...


Read more at: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/4531610/Major-shakeup-under-way-at-Uruguay-firm

Monday, January 10, 2011

NZFSU chairman leaves, Olam speeds up changes

New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay (NZS) has appointed a director from majority shareholder Olam International as chairman of the board. ...


Read more at: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10699092

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Five Police, 11 Prisoners Injured in Riot at Uruguay Prison

... were slightly injured in a riot Saturday night in the prison in Canelones, the second most important province in Uruguay, authorities announced. ...


Read more at: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=383480&CategoryId=23620

Saturday, January 8, 2011

VI pro boxers to fight in Uruguay this weekend

"Everyone around here is saying he's one of the toughest guys from Uruguay." Araya, 32, has lost three of his last five bouts, dating back to Feb. ...


Read more at: http://virginislandsdailynews.com/sports/v-i-pro-boxers-to-fight-in-uruguay-this-weekend-1.1087663

Friday, January 7, 2011

Timerman claims Uruguay to report 'modifications' on pulp mill in Colonia

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman and his Uruguayan counterpart, Luis Almagro, confirmed that the construction of a pulp mill in Colonia de Sacramento, ...


Read more at: http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/55748/timerman-claims-uruguay-to-report-%E2%80%98modifications%E2%80%99-on-pulp-mill-in-colonia

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Research and Markets: IPTV and Fixed VoIP in Uruguay Will Account For Just 0.3 ...

At the end of 2010, total service revenue for the telecom sector is expected to reach US$1.17 billion, growing at a 4.4% CAGR over the next five years. ...


Read more at: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110106006636/en/Research-Markets-IPTV-Fixed-VoIP-Uruguay-Account

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Uruguay in push to get beef in S. Korea market

COLONIA, Uruguay â€" La Paz urged Seoul Wednesday to reopen its market to Uruguayan beef, and agreed to back South Korea's bid to negotiate a free trade deal ...


Read more at: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iQ13H6P6dSaFDtMyzJ0mQ6GFum9Q?docId=CNG.05a6e85bfb37cddd7fe037aaf5164bc0.c91

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

South Korean PM Visits Uruguay to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik began his three-day visit to Uruguay here Tuesday, aiming to enhance South Korea's political and economic ties ...


Read more at: http://english.cri.cn/6966/2011/01/05/2722s613482.htm

Monday, January 3, 2011

PA official: Chile, Uruguay to recognize Palestinian state

Chile and Uruguay will soon join the ranks of South American countries recognizing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, Israel Radio quoted a ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=201932

Sunday, January 2, 2011

PA official: Chile, Uruguay to recognize Palestinian state

Chile and Uruguay will soon join the ranks of South American countries recognizing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, Israel Radio quoted a ...


Read more at: http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=201932

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Huge fight card in Uruguay

In a UBO female lightweight title bout, Uruguay's Cecilia Comunales (6-1, 4 KOs) meets Halana Dos Santos from Brazil (13-3, 8 KOs). ...


Read more at: http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/huge-fight-card-in-uruguay-71350