Markets Key Facts —Doors open. BTG Pactual began operating in Uruguay on Monday, July 13, after completing its purchase of HSBC’s local bank. —The price. The full acquisition, covering all share capital plus additional c…
Kathmandu, July 13 The FIFA World Cup 2026 , which began with 48 teams, has now reached its final four . After more than a month of competition, dozens of thrilling matches, and numerous unexpected results, France, Spain…
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez’s upcoming “Spells to Revive a Witch” has found new partners in Spain’s Testaferro and Uruguay’s Guay Films. The hybrid documentary, headed to the Costa Rica Media Market, is produced by Costa R…
A strike at Montevideo's main container terminal is diverting ships and rattling exporters, a new front for President Orsi as a tense budget debate begins. The post A Port Strike and a Tight Budget Squeeze Uruguay’s Pres…
Uruguay · Taxes Key Facts The rate. Uruguay taxes most foreign-source capital income at a flat 12% for tax residents. The look-through. Income routed through a foreign entity is attributed to a resident who owns more tha…
The chief executive promises a well bigger than Vaca Muerta. The block transfer to Eni still awaits government approval, and campaigners are in court. The post Argentina’s State Oil Company Vows to Drill Off Uruguay. It…
The tech chamber told senators that Uruguayans paid abroad contribute nothing. The state offers arriving foreign talent a lawful exemption anyway. The post Uruguay Lets Foreign Remote Workers Skip Social Security. Locals…
Autos Key Facts —The decree. Signed June 30 by President Yamandú Orsi, it takes effect on January 1, 2027. —The bands. Customs value up to $19,000 pays nothing; $19,001-$27,000 pays 5%; above that, 9%. —The translation.…
World Cup 2026 live streams: BBC & ITVX (UK) / SBS (Australia) / Fox/FS1 via Fubo (US) Watch from anywhere with Norton VPN (try for 60 days) Thursday, June 11 – Friday, July 19 World Cup 2026 live streams are serving up…
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo's foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay's political options and Trump's attempts at imposing his will in the Western Hemis…
Energy Key Facts —A first. The IFC, the World Bank’s private-sector arm, chose Uruguay for its first-ever green hydrogen investment anywhere in the world. —The money. The deal is a $20 million green loan from the IFC alo…
Politics Key Facts —The visit. Chile’s president made his first official trip to Montevideo this week, meeting Uruguay’s leader on Wednesday. —The pitch. He urged Uruguay to join a planned road corridor linking the Atlan…
By Matías Sebastián López, Rio Times Defense Desk Uruguay wants to send armored military vehicles to patrol its most dangerous neighborhoods, and Washington’s fine print is standing in the way. The 14 Uruguay Mamba vehic…
Uruguay · Health Key Facts —The move. Uruguay’s health ministry widened free meningococcal vaccination to 11- and 12-year-olds from Friday, July 3. —The trigger. Officials cited an unusual rise in cases this year, with t…
Tomorrow, Mexico will face England in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup . England arrived in North America with their usual optimism that this would be the tournament that would see them break a 60-year jinx and…
Latin America · World Cup Key Facts Five through. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Paraguay all reached the Round of 16. Five of seven. Of the seven Latin American nations that started, only Uruguay and Ecuador we…
Cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin lauded FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde for their inspiring campaign. Despite a narrow 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina, the African nation captivated audiences with their fearless p…
Markets Key Facts —The firm. Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, listed in New York as ARCO and based in Montevideo. —The reach. It runs more than twenty-five hundred restaurants acros…
\ The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought in $150.5 million from the Oscars and related activities in fiscal 2025. A single Best Picture Oscar campaign can run into the tens of millions, with some campaig…