The Latest Breaking News from Uruguay

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Two months into an investigation of alleged passport forgery involving the former security chief for Uruguay’s president, questions are expanding after a newspaper’s reports that prosecutors have also found evidence of political spying and blackmail against opposition politicians

Ghana almost became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2010 when they faced Uruguay, but Luis Suarez infamously intervened before they crashed out

A handball prevented the Black Stars’ progression before Uruguay won the resultant penalty shootout

Ghana today face Uruguay in a high-stakes World Cup grudge match.

Countries have begun to discuss a future global plastics treaty which would cut pollution, some hope entirely by 2040, at U.N. talks in Uruguay this week, with many states calling for curbs on plastic production as a way to reach that goal.

Mario Ferri ran onto the field during the Portugal-Uruguay match.

BBC's World Cup coverage lead presenter Gary Lineker appeared to mock Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's opening goal against Uruguay was awarded to Bruno Fernandes

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A man was escorted off the pitch during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday evening

Bruno Fernandes nutmegged Jose Maria Gimenez in the build-up to Portugal being awarded a penalty against Uruguay at the World Cup.