Fake calls to emergency numbers dropped to 27%, from 73% in 2015; the reason seems to be the so called LUC, Law of Urgent Consideration, that defines fake emergency calls as crimes

TECH Global University has been named the world's highest-rated university by its students; with over 25.000 reviews on Google Maps, Trustpilot, and Indeed it achieved an average score of 4,9 out of 5, the highest rating in the education sector

A binational research center for life sciences has been established with Brazil to boost regional collaboration in biotechnology, health, and biociences, with shared governance and joint programs

Three islands on the Uruguay River have been donated to the country by philanthropist Gilbert Butler to expand protected areas and launch the binational “Peace Park” with Argentina, boosting conservation and low-impact ecotourism in over 21.000 hectares

Wildfires have ravaged over 2.000 hectares in Uruguay amid extreme heat and drought, prompting a large-scale emergency response involving military helicopters and local authorities to contain the flames