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Uruguay Bids Farewell To Popular Ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay on Wednesday began bidding farewell to its former leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla fighter who won global fame for his humility as the so-called "world's poorest president."

International Business Times

Ex-Man Utd forward Diego Forlan set for professional tennis debut in Montevideo

The 45-year-old, who retired from football in 2019, was a promising junior tennis player.

The Independent UK

Oldest football stadiums in the world

From Montevideo to Liverpool and Dundee to Greece, a look at the world's oldest football stadiums still in use today...

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Uruguay Star Luis Suarez Announces Retirement From International Football

Uruguay icon Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international football on Monday, confirming that he will hang up his boots following Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo.

International Business Times

Air Europa plane diverts to Brazil after severe turbulence injures dozens

About 40 passengers taken to hospitals after flight from Madrid to Montevideo forced to make emergency landing

The Guardian - US

Nearly 50 years after her death, Uruguay lays to rest a woman disappeared by its dictatorship

Nearly five decades after Uruguayan security forces seized Amelia Sanjurjo from the street, disappearing the newly pregnant woman into the maw of the military’s prison system, she received a proper burial in her hometown of Montevideo

The Independent UK

Uruguay Copa America 2024 squad: Marcelo Bielsa's full team

The Uruguay Copa America 2024 squad has been announced

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Montevideo Celebrates Disputed 300-Year Anniversary

Uruguay's capital celebrates its 300th birthday starting with a music concert this weekend

Latin Times

Real Estate in LatAm Vs. U.S.: How Much do Properties Cost in Their Main Cities and States?

Montevideo and Mexico City, the most expensive cities in Latin America to buy a square meter, would be in the U.S.'s top 10 most expensive states

Latin Times

Unpublished works, manuscript by legendary Argentine writer Cortázar sell for $36,000 at auction

A buyer from Argentina has paid $36,000 for a manuscript of works, including seven unpublished stories, by legendary Argentine writer Julio Cortázar at an auction in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo

The Independent UK

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

The Independent UK

Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host World Cup with games also in South America

The opening match will be played in Montevideo, where the very first World Cup finals match was played in 1930.

The Independent UK

‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans decry Google’s plan to exploit water supply

Country suffering its worst drought in 74 years, with government even mixing saltwater into drinking supply

The Guardian - US

Uruguay’s Water Emergency Deepens As Reservoir Hits Historic Low

Montevideo's water supply at risk as Paso Severino Dam reaches critical level after prolonged drought

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Unease is boiling over in Uruguay's capital after months of salty tap water

Residents of Uruguay’s capital are increasingly exasperated after two months of salty-tasting tap water that has damaged water heaters, boosted demand for bottled water and reportedly caused stomach ailments

Bangkok Post

Nazi brass eagle to be recast as peace dove

MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay will melt down a bronze eagle found on a sunken World War II-era German destroyer off its coast 17 years ago, and recast it as a dove of peace, the South American country’s president said on Friday.

Reuters

Uruguayans pray for rain as capital reservoir left with 10 days of water

Uruguayans in the capital Montevideo are praying for rain amid a historic drought that has left the main reservoir for the city with only ten days of water left.

Leeds Live

Marcelo Bielsa hits all the notes Leeds United fans came to love in Uruguay press conference

Marcelo Bielsa has faced the media for the first time since his Leeds United sacking in an unveiling as Uruguay's new head coach in Montevideo

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Daily Mirror

The first ever World Cup - how 13 nations created sporting history in 1930

Uruguay, a nation of two million people, was chosen for the game’s showpiece back in 1930 – despite strong competition from nations more accustomed to hosting major sporting events

Liverpool Echo

What Uruguay thinks of Darwin Nunez potential and transfer to Liverpool

Darwin Nunez could be handed his World Cup debut on Thursday afternoon when Uruguay take on South Korea in Al Rayyan

Asharq Al-Awsat

Luis Suarez Returns to Boyhood Uruguayan Club Nacional

Former Liverpool and Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has re-joined Uruguayan team Nacional on a free transfer, returning to the Montevideo-based club after 16 years in Europe. The 35-year-old, who left LaLiga side Atletico Madrid at the end of last season, said on social media on Tuesday he had reached a…

The Independent UK

Suárez signs with Uruguayan team, returning to soccer roots

Luis Suárez has confirmed that he has signed with Nacional in Montevideo, the club where Uruguay’s historic goal-scorer made his professional soccer debut 17 years ago

Liverpool Echo

'They called me donkey' - Luis Suarez can't escape controversial truth as Liverpool star nears move

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is set to return to Nacional 16 years on from first leaving the club

ABC News

80th anniversary of sinking of Montevideo Maru, Australia's worst maritime disaster, commemorated at Australian War Memorial

July 1 marks the 80th anniversary of Australia's worst maritime disaster, the sinking of the Montevideo Maru during World War II. The ship was bound for a Japanese prisoner of war camp when a US Navy submarine fired on and sunk the vessel, killing 1,053 Australians.

Evening Standard

Darwin Nunez: Uruguay leave Benfica striker out of friendly against Panama as Liverpool transfer rumours swirl

Darwin Nunez has been left out of the Uruguay side set to take on Panama in Montevideo.

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