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Ratify Mercosur or risk losing region to China, Uruguay warns EU

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 Hemisphere.

7 July 2026

World News

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Sunday

Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group’s draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup.

22 June 2026

Uruguay

Uruguay first Latin American country to decriminalise euthanasia

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

16 October 2025

Uruguay

Nine Magellanic penguins released into the sea after rehabilitation in

Nine Magellanic penguins were released back into the sea at Punta del Este on Wednesday after months of rehabilitation by Uruguayan conservationists.

25 September 2025

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‘Farewell Pepe’: Uruguay mourns former president José Mujica

Thousands took to the streets of Montevideo on Wednesday to pay their final respects to José Mujica, Uruguay’s former president, who died the day before.

15 May 2025

World News

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica dies at age of 89

The Latin American country's 40th leader — known as "Pepe" — became internationally renowned because of his humble lifestyle.

14 May 2025

Europe

Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement?

Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement.

5 December 2024

Culture news

Watch: Paul McCartney plays final Beatles song live for first time

The track ‘Now And Then’ got its live debut during the opening night of Paul McCartney’s 'Got Back' tour in South America. The singer-songwriter will head to Europe in December.

2 October 2024

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WATCH: Thousands evacuated from homes in Uruguay amid floods

Uruguayan authorities say “the situation remains under control in the departments affected by the floods.”

14 May 2024

Culture news

Chile plane crash survivor recalls the 'Miracle of the Andes'

To mark the release of Juan Antonio Bayona's new film 'Society of the Snow' Euronews Culture revisits Fernando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 'Miracle of the Andes' plane crash to discuss the chilling pact he and fellow passengers made to stay alive.

4 January 2024

Sport

2030 Football World Cup will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

4 October 2023

Culture news

Uruguay to melt bronze Nazi eagle statue to turn it into a peace dove

Uruguay will melt down a bronze eagle found on a sunken World War II-era German destroyer off its coast 13 years ago, and recast it as a dove of peace, says the South American country's president Luis Lacalle Pou.

20 June 2023

Scenes

Meet the sisters championing clean construction techniques by getting their hands dirty

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In partnership with Media City, Qatar

5 June 2023

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Watch: Thousands in Uruguay take to streets for 'March of Silence'

Thousands of people took to the streets in Uruguay in memory of people who have been missing for decades.

21 May 2023

Football Now

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 3

In partnership with Media City

Another dramatic week at the 2022 World Cup, as the knockout rounds began in Qatar.

8 December 2022

Denmark

Denmark won't support Infantino's re-election amid armband controversy

The Danish Football Association's move follows FIFA's threat to give an immediate yellow card to players wearing the anti-discrimination 'OneLove' armband.

24 November 2022