Latest news in Uruguay? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
- Port of Montevideo Indefinite Strike: Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP), the main container terminal at the Port of Montevideo, began operating under severe restrictions due to an indefinite strike called by port workers. Operations have been heavily slowed, with limited crane capacity and suspended handling in the empty-container yard, disrupting foreign trade and local logistics chains. Splash247+ 1
- Port Access Conflict on the Buenos Aires Route: Operations between Montevideo and Buenos Aires faced friction following a dispute over access to the only vehicle-unloading ramp in Montevideo’s port. This has delayed Colonia Express from launching its newly authorized passenger and vehicle ferry services. MercoPress
- Avian Influenza Sanitary Measures: The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries continues nationwide sanitary controls following the declaration of an animal health emergency caused by an H5 avian influenza outbreak detected in Colonia. Authorities have restricted non-commercial poultry movements and suspended bird fairs and public exhibitions to protect commercial flocks. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1
- Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Argentina: Uruguayan and Argentine authorities recently finalized an open skies liberalization pact. The deal grants expanded traffic rights, encourages airline cooperation, and removes capacity restrictions to expand cross-border flight routes and lower transit barriers between both nations. Megaproject+ 1
- Foreign Policy Debate on Regional Affairs: Political figures and government officials remain engaged in active public debate regarding international policy, particularly involving democratic processes in Venezuela and broader regional energy agreements. MercoPress