Rare cold snap hits Uruguay, leaves 7 homeless dead
An unusual blast of cold air from Antarctica has swept across Uruguay, causing the deaths of at least seven homeless people and forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency.
An unusual blast of cold air from Antarctica has swept across Uruguay, causing the deaths of at least seven homeless people and forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency.
Mexico, Chile and Uruguay have suspended poultry imports from Brazil after the country reported its first outbreak of bird flu on a commercial farm, Brazilian officials reported.
Uruguay is shifting to the center-left as Yamandú Orsi was sworn in as the country’s new president on Saturday. Backed by former leader José “Pepe” Mujica, Orsi has pledged a “modern left” approach, balancing economic growth with stronger social policies.
Center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay's presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 99% of votes tallied, in a second-round race that pollsters expected to be closely fought.
Yamandu Orsi, the center-left candidate, won Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday with 49.81% of the vote, defeating conservative Alvaro Delgado. Orsi promised a smooth transition and emphasized national unity and economic growth.
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