Interpol is conducting an investigation in Uruguay into the operations of Minetti and Cipriani, scrutinizing their past activities and a list of parties.

This article explores how every World Cup, from Uruguay in 1930 to Qatar in 2022, has been utilized by host countries to present a specific image to the world and build national identity, sometimes veering into fascism.

The Minetti case is under scrutiny as the biological mother of a child adopted by former dental hygienist Nicole Minetti and her partner Cipriani has reportedly disappeared, prompting a warning from the Uruguayan ministry.

Confusion has arisen in Italy regarding the pardon granted to Nicole Minetti, who was convicted of embezzlement and promoting prostitution in connection with Silvio Berlusconi, with irregularities cited in her adoption in Uruguay.

The documentation submitted to the Colle does not include the lawsuit filed by the couple to obtain the adoption of the child

Rich Latin Americans are reportedly heading to Uruguay's popular beach destinations to party.

Brazilian group BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment bank, is awaiting authorization to operate in Uruguay after its $175 million acquisition of HSBC Uruguay. The bank aims to establish Uruguay as a regional hub.

Uruguayan beef is being introduced to the Chinese market for the first time at the China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE, aiming to boost trade.

Elías Jón Héðinsson, a doctor of social and media studies and former research director at Árvakurs, passed away suddenly on March 25 aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay at nearly 75 years old.

An Austrian company has been implicated in a scandal involving a deadly cattle transport from Uruguay to Turkey in 2025, where hundreds of animals reportedly perished on the ship 'Spiridon II'.

Hyundai Motor Company has supplied eight Xcient Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered trucks to Uruguay for the Kahiros project, a green logistics initiative aimed at decarbonizing the country’s timber transportation sector.

José Mujica, Uruguay's former president, is highlighted for his humble lifestyle, donating most of his salary and living on a farm. Despite a past as a guerrilla, he led his nation through progressive reforms.

An alleged cocaine boss with a US$2 million bounty on his head was captured by Bolivian forces as the Andean nation renews cooperation with the US after decades of hostility. Dozens of antinarcotics police raided two houses in Santa Cruz in the early hours of Friday, with snipers positioned on nearby rooftops. Their target, Uruguayan citizen Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, was immediately put on a plane to be transferred to the US by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Bolivia’s President...

Morison Global, an association of independent accounting and consulting firms, has expanded its network by adding new member practices in Uruguay and the United States.

The Afro-Uruguayan rhythms, born among enslaved Africans and once banned, now draws thousands to public squares and carnival parades Like the blues in the US, samba in Brazil, rumba in Cuba and plena…

International Women's Day rallies across Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay highlighted a shared agenda, protesting gender-based violence, demanding public policies, and warning against economic austerity.

Brazil has become the third country, following Uruguay and Argentina, to ratify the Mercosur free trade agreement with the European Union.

A court in Uruguay’s Flores department convicted three foreign nationals —a Russian, a Kazakh and a Mexican woman— after authorities said they attempted to begin identification procedures using false…

Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi addressed the General Assembly on Monday to present a first-year account of his administration and set priorities for 2026, combining legislative announcements with…

Uruguay's Environment Ministry has granted operational authorization for a 3D seismic survey in its jurisdictional waters for oil exploration, with a specialized vessel already in position.

Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval, with entry into force now dependent on Brussels.

Argentina and Uruguay have voted in favor of approving the Mercosur trade agreement with the EU, which still requires EU approval to be finalized.

Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, following approval by its Senate and Chamber of Deputies. Brazil and Argentina are expected to follow suit soon.

Uruguayan authorities have declared a state of emergency for the agricultural and livestock sector in the southern regions of the country due to severe water scarcity caused by a lack of rainfall. This measure aims to facilitate public aid for affected farmers.

Uruguay is progressing towards ratifying the EU–Mercosur agreement after a special parliamentary committee approved the bill, paving the way for floor votes.

The 19-year-old Argentinian artist Milo J performed a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, opening his set with 'Recordé' and the unreleased 'Cuestiones,' showcasing South American folk and Uruguayan Murga.

An analytical piece explores how various countries, from Uruguay in 1930 to Qatar in 2022, have historically utilized the World Cup to shape and project their national identity to the world.

A court ruling has approved an adoption for an Italian couple, but the 'Minetti case' has erupted in Uruguay, with biological parents suing the institution for vulnerable individuals and government inquiries being raised.

An investigation is underway to verify the authenticity of an adoption ruling issued in Uruguay, which is connected to the Minetti case, following an initial approval from the Venice juvenile court.

The Quirinale has requested urgent verification from Justice Minister Nordio regarding "supposed falsehoods" surrounding Nicole Minetti's pardon.

Wealthy Latin Americans are reportedly gathering in Uruguay's popular beach destinations for parties and social events.

The article highlights Uruguay, Kenya, and Pakistan as examples of countries successfully transitioning to renewable energy, demonstrating how to cut fossil fuels and ramp up green energy.

Uruguay's experience demonstrates that a power grid based entirely on renewable energy sources is entirely feasible and beneficial.

Uruguay faces a dilemma regarding the future of an enormous bronze Nazi eagle sculpture, salvaged from a German battleship sunk in 1939, due to its controversial nature.

Jaime Dri, captured in Uruguay and brought to Argentina, successfully outwitted his captors to become the only person to escape the ESMA death camp and survive.

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies unanimously ratified the Mercosur-EU trade agreement on Tuesday, following similar ratifications by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

For the first time in 20 years, the award-winning musician recorded in his native Uruguay.

Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia. Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dea...

Deputy Marcela Pagano has filed a new complaint against official Adorni, alleging illicit enrichment after details emerged about a private flight he took with his family to Uruguay during the Carnival holiday.

Argentina’s Pez Cine and Lechiguana Films are linking to Uruguay’s El Cielo Cine and Spain’s Imval Producciones to produce “The Friends of My Parents,” Romina Tamburello’s first solo feature which bids fair to repeat the upbeat critics¡ reaction and audience success of “Vera and the Pleasure of Others,” acquired for world sales by M-Appeal.   […]

China and Uruguay have signed over 20 cooperation agreements to establish a new scientific alliance, focusing on critical fields such as cancer treatment, water management, and combating crop-destroying pests.

Brazil has approved the Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union, joining Argentina and Uruguay in a move that symbolizes a new international dynamic.

Uruguayan Marcelo Álvarez arrived in Spain 25 years ago and went from washing dishes to creating one of the most unique establishments in Conde Duque. Read

Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi is set to address the General Assembly on Monday to deliver a first-year account of his administration and outline priorities for the year ahead.

Uruguay and Argentina have become the first Mercosur members to ratify the trade pact with the European Union, marking a significant step for the agreement.

Argentina and Uruguay have voted to approve the Mercosur trade agreement with the European Union, which still requires EU approval.

Uruguay has become the first Mercosur country to approve the trade agreement with the European Union, ahead of Argentina and Brazil.

Uruguay has officially ratified the Mercosur agreement, marking it as the first country to do so.

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and former president Luis Lacalle Pou attended a ceremony marking the arrival of the first A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the Uruguayan Air Force.

Uruguay’s foreign minister Mario Lubetkin appeared before Parliament’s Permanent Commission after an opposition-led interpellation focused on the government’s stance on Venezuela, a Taiwan-related line included in a joint statement with China, and the lack of clarity over US immigration-visa restrictions affecting Uruguay.

New details have emerged in the Minetti case in Uruguay, revealing a couple who was available to adopt the child, which reportedly contradicts previous statements by INAU.

The European Parliament welcomed the provisional application of the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay), which will begin on May 1, 2026, and will only fully enter into force after the European Parliament's approval.

The "Minetti case" has erupted in Uruguay, leading to government inquiries and media speculation about alleged procedural irregularities. Authorities are investigating potential donations from the Cipriani family to a minor's institution.

Uruguay's Institute for Children and Adolescents (Inau) is facing multiple investigations for alleged corruption and the removal of children from their families, leading to the dismissal of its head.

A guide offers five local tips for experiencing Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, suggesting alternatives to typical tourist attractions like family-run bakeries and craft ice cream.

Uruguay's Finance Minister has announced that the country's pension system will continue to be managed by private entities, reaffirming the government's stance on the issue.

Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, and Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay, met in Barcelona to discuss potential avenues for collaboration between their regions.

The film "17" is scheduled for premiere screenings at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival and the 44th International Film Festival of Uruguay in April.

A prominent businessman has lauded the growing ties between China and Uruguay, highlighting the positive developments in their bilateral relationship and potential for further cooperation.

A Uruguayan artist presents 'Taracá', his most percussive album, and discusses how he spent recent years learning to dance to overcome a 'dictatorship' he experienced, embracing the rhythm of candombe.

Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan national and one of Latin America's most wanted drug lords, was arrested in Bolivia and swiftly extradited to the United States.

Accused Uruguayan drug kingpin Marset has been captured in Bolivia, according to a Paraguayan official.

Cimarrón, the Latin American production-services powerhouse, has boarded “Los Indecentes” (“The Indecent”), the feature debut of Uruguay’s Jean Michel Cerf, co-director of Amazon Prime Series “Barrabrava,” set up at Uruguay’s Sueño Cine.  Part of The Mediapro Studio, Cimarrón is set to co-produce “Los Indecentes,” Sueño Cine founder Valentina Gedanke will be presenting the project at […]

International Women’s Day rallies in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay this weekend produced a shared Southern Cone agenda: opposition to gender-based violence, demands for sustained public policies and…

Uruguay is reportedly looking into potential opportunities for cooperation in the field of ecology, as reported by Global Times.

Uruguay has bilaterally activated the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Mercosur and Singapore, granting preferential access to Southeast Asian markets after completing domestic procedures.

Argentina and Uruguay have ratified a significant trade deal between the European Union and South America.

(ANSA) - MONTEVIDEO, 27 FEB - The Italian Embassy in Uruguay has organized an evening at the residence of the ambassador, Fabrizio Petri, in honor of the inauguration of the Feltrinelli bookstore in…

Argentina and Uruguay have become the first countries to officially ratify the historic trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, marking a diplomatic breakthrough while Europe continues to review legal details.

Uruguay became the first country to ratify the European Union-Mercosur agreement after its parliament approved the deal, following Senate approval the previous day.

Authorities in Uruguay have declared a state of emergency for the agricultural and livestock sectors in the country's southern regions due to an intense drought, enabling state support for affected farmers.

A woman searching a skip in Montevideo, Uruguay, found a military rocket, leading to a security operation at her home after she contacted police.