Photo: Sebastián Astorga. Uruguay has been recognized as the only full democracy in South America and the leading democracy in Latin America, according to the Democracy Index 2023 compiled by the ...

José Alberto “Pepe” Mujica, former President of Uruguay and a global symbol of humility and social justice, has passed away at the age of 89. “He leaves as he lived, as a man of the people ...

In 2007, Uruguay had a massive problem with no obvious fix. The economy of this country of 3.5 million people was growing, but there wasn't enough energy to power all that growth.Ramón Méndez ...

Uruguay signed the Artemis Accords outlining best practices in space exploration Feb. 15, ... The Artemis Accords outline best practices for countries to follow in space exploration activities, ...

Uruguay headed for run-off vote in presidential race, forecasts suggest. Leftist history teacher and centre-right veterinarian set for run-off vote next month, according to pollsters.

Uruguay’s annual murder rate is about 11 per 100,000 people, some 16 times higher than in Spain. That is up from an already high eight per 100,000 in 2014, even with an incarceration rate that ...

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, became the country's new president in a tight runoff Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making ...

On June 9, 1924, six years before the first World Cup, Uruguay won a gold medal and introduced the world to South American soccer. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Uruguay’s former President José Mujica, a leftist icon known for his progressive social reforms, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. CNN values your feedback 1.