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Mujica: “We do not like the arrogance of the rich Europe”

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The president of Uruguay, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, supported Argentina’s decision to boost the expropriation of YPF and criticized the attitude that took different European countries after the announcement.

In a surprise move, Mujica travels to Argentina to meet Cristina Kirchner

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The president of Uruguay, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, informed his staff that he will make a surprise trip to Argentina to meet with President Cristina Kirchner. He will be accompanied by Luis Almagro, the Foreign Relationships Minister.

Uruguay: “A blockade of the Falklands would violate the human rights of the people, as we say in Cuba”

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The Foreign Minister of Uruguay, Luis Almagro, said his country is not in favor of a blockade of the Falklands. He compared with the one the U.S. implements with Cuba.

The groups ‘Quebracho’ and ‘Patriotic Resistance’, try to take a ship of the Falklands in Uruguay

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The group Quebracho, along with another group, ‘Patriotic Resistance’, found in Uruguay, plan to corner the ship, now with Uruguayan flag, that was in the Falklands War.

The lawyer of one of the nurses spoke: “His intentions were not to kill them, but stop the pain”

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The lawyer of one of the Uruguayan nurses accused of murdering patients with morphine overdoses said that the objective of his client was “stop the pain” of patients.

Uruguay: Three nurses arrested for causing the death of 16 patients

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Judge of the criminal court Vomeri Rolando reported that “the three male nurses were charged with an offense of especially aggravated murder in reiteration that was recognized in 16 cases.”

Uruguay opened its doors to skilled workers from abroad due to lack of manpower

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As reported by the Labour Minister of Uruguay, Eduardo Brenta, the low level of unemployment has triggered a lack of skilled labor, so they will explored to offer jobs to foreigners.

Mujica: “You sometimes have to swallow toads [with Argentina], because it’s in the interest of the country”

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The President of Uruguay referred to the regional integration and the problems on his country as well as accusations from the opposition about his good relationship with Argentina.

Uruguay continued his run and thrashed Borghi’s Chile

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Those led by Tabarez defeated Chile by 4-0 in Montevideo. The great figure was Luis Suarez, Liverpool’s striker, who scored all the goals (42 ‘, 45′, 68 ‘and 73′). Hector Baldassi directed the game.

Mujica denied that there was Argentine support to the words of Sarkozy

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Faced with opposition charges, Uruguayan President Jose Mujica flatly denied that Argentina has been in favor of the French president’s sayings on Uruguay being a “tax haven”.

International shame: Uruguayan soldiers accused of raping a Haitian during a humanitarian mission (video)

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The Haitian president, Michel Martelly, denounced and condemned the alleged abuse of a 18 year old by Uruguayan soldiers who was on a humanitarian aid mission.

Pepe Mujica: “We need a big overhang that shelters the little houses”

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The president of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, spoke at the opening of the Free Peoples train, which links Argentina with his country. He called for the union between the two countries and the region.

Cristina Kirchner: “The way is equality, the path is integration, make no mistake”

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The president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, speaking at the inauguration of the Free Peoples train, which links to Uruguay with his country. He called for further regional integration.

According to Uruguayan sources, UPM doesn’t contaminate the Uruguay River

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Uruguayan media published the report of the Uruguay River Management Commission, which determined that UPM (ex Botnia), does not pollute the water, unlike Gualeguaychú’s Industrial Park.

The idea of an Argentina-Uruguay World Cup in 2030 moves on

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Today, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner met with her pair of Uruguay, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, and discussed, among other things, the postulation of both countries for the organization of the World Cup 2030.

Uruguayan celebrations in the locker room after the victory against Paraguay

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The champion of the American Cup, Uruguay, winning after beating Paraguay 3-0, uploaded through Diego Forlán a video that involves several players in their intimate celebration for the victory achieved.

Secretary General of the UPCN Carlos Quintana was arrested for money contraband

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Secretary General of the Civil Personnel of the Nation Union (UPCN) of the Province of Buenos Aires Carlos Quintana was detained for alleged money contraband to Uruguay.

Chile and Uruguay tied for the Copa America

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The team coached by Claudio Borghi tied with Uruguay 1-1 and is still leading the Group B of the Copa America. The goals were of Pereria (U) and Sanchez (C)

Uruguay tied Peru 1-1

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Peru gave another surprise in the Copa America today as it tied 1-1 with Uruguay. The “charrua” team had been 4º in the World Cup.

Mujica will allow investigations on the crimes of the dictatorship in Uruguay

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The President of Uruguay, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, signed a decree that declares “illegitimate” all executive actions taken between 1973 and 1985 referred to in Article 3 of the amnesty law, which protects the dictators who occupied the government in that period.

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