While the country’s democratic institutions and rule of law remain robust and resilient, it would be misleading to believe that Uruguay is immune to the political instability and polarization rampant throughout the region.

Uruguay and Argentina have differed in one key aspect. The search for consensus has always been part of Uruguay’s political culture.

Este artículo analiza la estrategia comercial de Uruguay y sus relaciones con socios clave como el Mercosur, China, la Unión Europea y Estados Unidos, proporcionando una visión completa de los impactos y beneficios potenciales de la Ley de Asociación Económica Estados Unidos-Uruguay.

Beyond Uruguay’s frustrations with Mercosur, the Chinese market has become increasingly critical for the country and its importance is growing.

In July, we sat down with Uruguayan Vice-Minister of Environment Gerardo Amarilla to understand Uruguay’s decisive path toward renewable energy, sustainability, and climate resilience.

President Lacalle Pou hoped that his referendum victory would offer him more time, as well as a stronger mandate, to pursue a series of reforms, including on social security, that are key to reducing Uruguay’s high public spending.