The Latest Breaking News from Uruguay

‘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

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023

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

Zenger · Jul 7, 2023

Paris St Germain sign Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon for 60 million euros

Paris St Germain (PSG) have completed the signing of Uruguayan international Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon for a fee of €60 million ($65.32 million), with the defensive midfielder penning a five-year contract. The transfer was confirmed by both clubs on Friday.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

50 years after Uruguay’s coup, the shadow of dictatorship still looms large

Uruguay may be one of the smallest countries in South America, but it’s also where one of the darkest moments in the continent’s history took place. On 27 June 1973, a coup d’etat ushered in a dictatorship that would rule the country with an iron fist for 12 years. During…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2023

Fifty years after the Uruguay coup, why so few people have been brought to justice for dictatorship crimes

Uruguay marks 50 years from the beginning of its coup on June 27. On this day in 1973, President Juan Maria Bordaberry and the armed forces shut down parliament and inaugurated 12 years of state terror (1973-1985).

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023

Football quiz: how much do you remember about World Cup 2022?

It’s been six months since the strangest World Cup of all. Test your recall of those long nights, giant stadiums and weird speeches

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

The cockroach cadre: Argentina’s tough, resilient coaches are the toast of football

From Bielsa with Uruguay to Simeone at Atlético, managers from the South American nation are everywhere – except Brazil

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

On this day in 2014: Luis Suarez bites Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at World Cup

The incident took place in the final group game between Uruguay and Italy.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez sends emotional message to Luis Suarez amid retirement rumours

Luis Suarez was among the first Uruguayan internationals to play for Liverpool before Darwin Nunez arrived last summer

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023