Latest news in Uruguay? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
The prominent news developments in Uruguay include:
- National Security Strategy: The government under President Yamandú Orsi formally launched a 10-year national security plan. Described by officials as a democratic, multi-party alternative to hardline regional policing models, the strategy focuses on inter-agency coordination, social intervention, and institutional reform rather than solely punitive measures. Quartz
- Port of Montevideo Operations: The Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Transport and Public Works stepped in to decree temporary minimum essential services at the Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) to ensure maritime container cargo flow remains functional amid ongoing labor union disputes.
- Expo Prado 2026: The annual Expo Rural del Prado, the country’s primary agricultural and industrial exhibition, opened its doors in Montevideo. Discussions among executive officials, including President Orsi and planning authorities, centered on long-term national competitiveness, investments, and environmental sustainability. GUB.UY
- Extreme Cold Assistance: The National Emergency System (SINAE) has been carrying out nationwide operations in response to a late-winter cold front, providing shelter and emergency aid to thousands of unhoused individuals across Montevideo and interior departments. GUB.UY
- Cooperative Sector Census: The National Institute of Statistics (INE) and INACOOP signed an agreement to conduct Uruguay’s first comprehensive census of cooperatives and rural development organizations in 18 years to map and update sector data. El Rionegrense