Now that Yamandú Orsi, who won Uruguay's presidency takes office, he has an opportunity to make history by focusing on ...

level-headed rejection of budget-busting populism that has long beset the region. But union leaders — and their supporters, like Orsi’s Communist labor minister — have continued to press their demands ...

A good place to start is Bracco Bosca, 30 miles east of Montevideo along the vast Rio de la Plata estuary. Founded five ...

Uruguay, Saturday, March 1, 2025. Credit: AP/Matilde Campodonico The friendly scene cemented Orsi as the latest in the region's swath of allied left-wing leaders — many of whom have struggled in ...

with experts suggesting the region could replace Venezuela as Latin America’s main oil power. However, many are criticising the move, as Uruguay has made strides in green energy production for ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Yamandú Orsi ... praised as an antidote to the polarization gripping the region. In his speech, he took a dig at growing disillusionment with democratic norms across ...

Despite dropping three places compared to the previous year, Uruguay retains its position as the foremost democracy in the region, ranking 14th globally alongside Australia. The country's steady ...