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Uruguay’s candombe brings streets to life as the once-banned musical tradition roars back

The Afro-Uruguayan rhythms, born among enslaved Africans and once banned, now draws thousands to public squares and carnival parades

The Guardian - US

Taylor Swift Mural Vandalised Over CO2 Emissions: Fan Club Left 'Very Sad and Disappointed'

A mural tribute to Taylor Swift in Montevideo, Uruguay, was vandalised, sparking outrage among fans and reigniting discussions on the singer's environmental impact.

International Business Times UK

Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

Officials hailed the law's passage as reinforcing Uruguay's reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region.

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How to watch Uruguay vs Peru: Live streams for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier

Uruguay and Peru face off in Montevideo in both sides' penultimate CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier – here's how to watch the contest online and on TV.

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If the UK recognises Palestine does it risk breaking international law?

Senior lawyers criticising Starmer’s pledge have cited the Montevideo convention, which sets out four criteria

The Guardian - UK

The ‘invisible pest’ that threatens to wipe out country’s beloved palm trees

Thousands of palm trees in the South American country have already been devoured

The Independent UK

What the world can learn from Uruguay as the global housing crisis deepens

More than 1.8 billion people lack access to adequate and affordable housing. Yet too few countries have taken meaningful steps to ensure dignified housing for their most vulnerable citizens.

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Uruguay Bids Farewell To Popular Ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay on Wednesday began bidding farewell to its former leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla fighter who won global fame for his humility as the so-called "world's poorest president."

International Business Times

Ex-Man Utd forward Diego Forlan set for professional tennis debut in Montevideo

The 45-year-old, who retired from football in 2019, was a promising junior tennis player.

The Independent UK

Oldest football stadiums in the world

From Montevideo to Liverpool and Dundee to Greece, a look at the world's oldest football stadiums still in use today...

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Luis Suarez bids emotional farewell as Uruguay draw 0-0 with Paraguay in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Luis Suarez played his final international match for Uruguay at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo on Friday, ending a 17-year career as his team drew 0-0 with Paraguay in a South American World Cup qualifier.

The Times of India

Uruguay Star Luis Suarez Announces Retirement From International Football

Uruguay icon Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international football on Monday, confirming that he will hang up his boots following Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo.

International Business Times

Air Europa plane diverts to Brazil after severe turbulence injures dozens

About 40 passengers taken to hospitals after flight from Madrid to Montevideo forced to make emergency landing

The Guardian - US

Nearly 50 years after her death, Uruguay lays to rest a woman disappeared by its dictatorship

Nearly five decades after Uruguayan security forces seized Amelia Sanjurjo from the street, disappearing the newly pregnant woman into the maw of the military’s prison system, she received a proper burial in her hometown of Montevideo

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Uruguay Copa America 2024 squad: Marcelo Bielsa's full team

The Uruguay Copa America 2024 squad has been announced

Latin Times

Montevideo Celebrates Disputed 300-Year Anniversary

Uruguay's capital celebrates its 300th birthday starting with a music concert this weekend

Latin Times

Real Estate in LatAm Vs. U.S.: How Much do Properties Cost in Their Main Cities and States?

Montevideo and Mexico City, the most expensive cities in Latin America to buy a square meter, would be in the U.S.'s top 10 most expensive states

The Independent UK

Unpublished works, manuscript by legendary Argentine writer Cortázar sell for $36,000 at auction

A buyer from Argentina has paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo

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The Independent UK

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

The Independent UK

Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host World Cup with games also in South America

The opening match will be played in Montevideo, where the very first World Cup finals match was played in 1930.

The Guardian - US

‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans decry Google’s plan to exploit water supply

Country suffering its worst drought in 74 years, with government even mixing saltwater into drinking supply

Zenger

Uruguay’s Water Emergency Deepens As Reservoir Hits Historic Low

Montevideo's water supply at risk as Paso Severino Dam reaches critical level after prolonged drought

The Independent UK

Unease is boiling over in Uruguay's capital after months of salty tap water

Residents of Uruguay’s capital are increasingly exasperated after two months of salty-tasting tap water that has damaged water heaters, boosted demand for bottled water and reportedly caused stomach ailments

Bangkok Post

Nazi brass eagle to be recast as peace dove

MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay will melt down a bronze eagle found on a sunken World War II-era German destroyer off its coast 17 years ago, and recast it as a dove of peace, the South American country’s president said on Friday.

Reuters

Uruguayans pray for rain as capital reservoir left with 10 days of water

Uruguayans in the capital Montevideo are praying for rain amid a historic drought that has left the main reservoir for the city with only ten days of water left.

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