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Euthanasia now legal in Uruguay as Senate passes law, but assisted suicide still illegal
October 16, 2025 1:16 pm
The bill was passed with 20 of 31 senators voting in favor after the lower house approved it in August.
José Mujica, Uruguay’s former president who changed his country, dies at 89
May 14, 2025 8:41 am
Uruguay's left-wing president, Yamandú Orsi, announced his death, which came four months after Mujica decided to forgo further medical treatment for esophageal cancer.
People here are very welcoming... this kind of hospitality is rare to find: Uruguay Ambassador on Delhi
February 17, 2025 4:07 am
In Uruguay, we have a problem with very spicy food. I have always tried to avoid.. But in many parts of India, the menu is are very attractive, says Alberto Guani
Who is Yamandú Orsi, the newly elected president of Uruguay?
November 25, 2024 9:56 am
A former history teacher, folk dancer, and two-time mayor, the 57-year-old Orsi is widely regarded as the political heir of José Mujica, Uruguay’s former president and ex-guerrilla leader.
Leftist candidate Yamandú Orsi wins close presidential election in Uruguay
November 25, 2024 9:16 am
While voter disinterest among younger citizens remained a challenge, Uruguay’s campaign season avoided the populist fervour seen elsewhere, such as in Argentina and the United States.
Polls close in Uruguay’s election, with ruling coalition and opposition headed for photo finish
November 25, 2024 4:50 am
Uruguayans went to the polls Sunday for a second round of voting to choose their next president, with the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month's vote.
'Our families, including newborns, were in danger': Uruguay players on why they brawled with Colombian fans
July 11, 2024 9:01 pm
Clips of the mass brawl showed players like Darwin Núñez throwing punches at Colombian fans and projectiles being thrown at the Uruguay players after the Copa America semi-final.
Uruguay defender Diego Godin retires from football
July 31, 2023 11:18 am
The former Atletico Madrid captain made 627 professional appearances, scored 38 goals and won 10 titles, including two Europa League trophies and three UEFA Super Cups with Atletico Madrid
Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to win maiden U-20 World Cup title
June 12, 2023 9:28 am
Luciano Rodríguez scored the winning goal in the 86th minute in a header from close range on Sunday, giving Uruguay a much deserved victory after an entire match of dominance against Italy.
Ghana, Uruguay meet again at World Cup after 2010 drama
December 01, 2022 7:13 pm
Suarez was sent off for the handball but celebrated wildly on the sidelines when Asamoah Gyan hit the resulting penalty off the crossbar.
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Left-Wing opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi wins Uruguay's presidential election
November 25, 2024 9:45 am
Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, claimed victory in a tight presidential runoff on Sunday, ousting the conservative governing coalition and making the South American nation the latest to rebuke the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections.
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