Uruguay

The National Organisation of Retirees and Pensioners sent a formal request to the government asking for a readjustment of national pensions, since rising inflation has caused pensioners’ purchasing power to significantly decrease

As an attempt to reignite tourism, the government has temporarily suspended sales taxes for all hotels

The unemployment rate decreased to 7%, officially reaching pre-pandemic levels and presenting a positive outlook for the workforce

According to recent data released by Transparency International, Uruguay is the Latin American country with the lowest rate of corruption and classifies as number 18th worldwide

The nation changed its regulations so residents and citizens that are Covid-19 positive can still enter the country in order to freely get back to their homes

A series of wildfires have affected 21.800 hectares of land; authorities described it as one of the biggest wildfire situations in the country’s history and are still trying to contain the fire

The government presented its first ever long-term climate strategy this week - it aims for the country to be carbon neutral by 2050, and one of its first steps will be making all public transport and cargo vehicles electric

Exports of leather have increased by 67% in the past year

The World Bank approved a US$35.5 million loan to reinforce the agricultural public system - the funds will go towards climate change adaptation actions aimed at sustainably producing food destined to international markets

As the state is slowly regaining pre-pandemic life standards, citizens have demonstrated their desire to experience outside life, recently causing a significant demand increase for the restaurant industry, and consequently growing the demand for workers

The Uruguayan Export Price Index reports a 20% increase in export prices in the past year, marking a new all time record for the country

Citizens demonstrated their outrage against a new law that raises the national retirement age; through manifestations in the Montevideo capital they sought a dialogue with the government which has yet to take place