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Rye for Chicago, Quinoa for Peru: Meet the Bread Uruguay Made to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

Uruguay's bakers' association CIPU has unveiled Pan de León XIV, a commemorative loaf whose ingredients reflect Pope Leo XIV's ties to Chicago, Peru and Uruguay.

Latin Times · Oct 28

Flamengo Exits the Copa Libertadores Without a Single Goal, Estudiantes a Win Away From 5th Copa Libertadores

Fernando Muslera saved three penalties to eliminate Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores semis. Estudiantes face Palmeiras in Montevideo on Nov. 28.

Latin Times · Oct 23

Brazil vs. Brazil at the Maracanã: Why Tonight's Fluminense-Palmeiras Semifinal Matters for Brazilian Football

Fluminense meets Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semifinal tonight at 8:30 PM ET. Full U.S. TV and streaming guide: beIN SPORTS, fuboTV and more.

Latin Times · Oct 14

The 2026 Global Energy Prize shortlist released

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Energy Association has released the shortlist for the 2026 Global Energy Prize – the final list of this year's nominees for one of the world's most prestigious awards in energy science. The roster of the finalists includes 15 scientists from nine…

AAP · Jun 9

PHOTO ESSAY: Where tango never sleeps: Inside Istanbul’s vibrant dance community

Far from tango's birthplace in working-class districts and port areas of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in Argentina and Uruguay, dance enthusiasts in Istanbul have built a close-knit and passionate community.

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Hundreds pack Montevideo’s plaza as La Rueda de Candombe caps a breakout run

Every Monday night in Montevideo, hundreds of people gather around a table in a public square, drawn by the pulse of drums, guitars, and voices

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Uruguay faces dilemma from the deep: what to do with a salvaged Nazi eagle?

Sculpture was retrieved from German battleship sunk in 1939 Battle of the River Plate but its future is controversial

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Uruguay’s candombe brings streets to life as the once-banned musical tradition roars back

The Afro-Uruguayan rhythms, born among enslaved Africans and once banned, now draws thousands to public squares and carnival parades

The Guardian - US · Mar 10

Taylor Swift Mural Vandalised Over CO2 Emissions: Fan Club Left 'Very Sad and Disappointed'

A mural tribute to Taylor Swift in Montevideo, Uruguay, was vandalised, sparking outrage among fans and reigniting discussions on the singer's environmental impact.

International Business Times UK · Mar 2

Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

Officials hailed the law's passage as reinforcing Uruguay's reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025