What are the latest news in Uruguay?
Key recent developments and news from Uruguay include:
- Offshore Energy Deals: Energy company Eni finalized an agreement with Uruguayan state oil company ANCAP and YPF subsidiary MIWEN to enter Uruguay’s offshore sector. Eni took on the role of operator with a 50% stake in the OFF-5 exploration block, alongside securing an interest in the adjacent OFF-6 block to explore the area’s hydrocarbon potential. -Eni+ 1——–
- National Football Team Restructuring: Following Uruguay’s exit in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) appointed national team legend Diego Forlán as the new head coach for both the senior national team and the Under-20 side, replacing Marcelo Bielsa.- India Today———
- Economy and Labor Market: Recent employment figures indicate overall national unemployment has remained stable, though labor authorities continue to address persistent disparities in youth unemployment.
- Severe Weather in the North: Intense storms, heavy rainfall, and severe hailstorms recently caused localized property damage across departments in northern Uruguay, including Salto and Tacuarembó.