America Uruguay The government has imported millions of frozen flies, to then revive them, and release them in the wild with the aim of killing a cattle parasite that is causing losses equivalent to US$40 million a year
America Uruguay Fishermen discovered a 20-ton, 15,5-meter-long dead whale on a beach in Colonia, Uruguay, marking the first sighting of such a species stranded in the country in a century; authorities have yet to determine the cause of its death
America Uruguay Maria Domínguez, a local dedicated teacher, travels 200 kilometers daily to reach a remote rural school where she teaches just two students due to transportation challenges in the area
America Uruguay Local authorities have confirmed the first case of avian influenza in a sea lion and reported other suspected cases along the country's coast, urging the public to avoid approaching both live and dead sea lions
America Uruguay The country will confirm its agricultural emergency status even after officially ending the recent hydrological crisis, as the situation varies across regions, necessitating ongoing support and assessment