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URUGUAY

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Tourism & Culture November 23, 2016

Maldonado, a lot more than sun and beach

Region aims to attract visitors year round with new projects and facilities
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Digital Transformation November 21, 2016

Antel puts Uruguay ahead in ICT

By investing heavily in boosting home connectivity, 4G mobile services and fiber-optic reach, as well as constructing a new data center and an underwater cable to the US, Uruguay and its market-leading...
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Manufacturing November 17, 2016

Premium meat exporter racks up another first

Traceability and high quality assurance have helped Frigorífico San Jacinto–NIREA S.A. become Uruguay’s first company authorized to export meat on the bone products to the US, which...
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Manufacturing November 16, 2016

Major brands prefer Uruguayan leather

What gives Uruguayan leather its high quality and competitive edge in international markets? Álvaro Silberstein, General Manager of Paycueros, the Uruguayan arm of Sadesa, looks at the importance...
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Agriculture November 14, 2016

A game changer in Uruguayan agriculture

Cereoil’s new grain processing plant is set to have a major impact on adding value to Uruguay’s agriculture sector and raw materials, and will transform the company into a manufacturer,...
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Energy November 14, 2016

‘We have no doubt that we are a good partner for investors’

Uruguay's state-owned petroleum company ANCAP has carried out a major efficiency-oriented internal reform in its search for greater efficiency and is also continuing to develop alternative, more...
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Manufacturing November 04, 2016

Chemical innovator adds value to industry

Uruguay’s leading producer of chlorine, caustic soda and byproducts through the electrolysis of sodium chloride (salt), Efice makes a significant contribution to not only the country’s industrial...
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Medical October 21, 2016

Transforming the health sector in Latin America

Mega Pharma inaugurates the biggest pharmaceutical plant in Uruguay with $110 million investment
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Agriculture October 11, 2016

Food exports grow as agro-industry continues to drive economy forward

The Minister of Agriculture wants to see the nation of 3 million people produce food for as many as 50 million in the next 15 years. But as Uruguay continues to increase the quantity of exports and...
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Medical October 06, 2016

Pharmaceutical leader showcases Uruguay’s potential from zero

Innovative and affordable pharmaceuticals, many of which are now market leaders in some 20 Latin American countries, are the results of great investment and foresight by Mega Pharma to set up its labs...
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Manufacturing October 04, 2016

Uruguay looks to build a thriving manufacturing base and regional logistics hub

Plans are in motion to turn the small Latin American nation into a logistic hub for the region. Meanwhile the industrial base continues to strengthen and diversify
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Others September 28, 2016

A privileged position within the region

In 2015, Tabaré Vázquez became President of Uruguay for a second time, after having previously served a term from 2005 to 2010. In this exclusive interview with United World, Mr. Vázquez...
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Agriculture October 17, 2015

Top honors raise profile of premium foods on international markets

Despite its relatively small size, Uruguay is standing out as the new super high quality food producer. Wine, olive oil, milk powder, and blueberries are among the many fine products that Uruguay is...