The state is experiencing its worst water deficit in 74 years, leading to protests in Montevideo,; the government has taken measures to address the historic drought and ensure water supply

A national initiative on democratic digital platform regulation, supported by UNESCO, has been launched to create rights-based legal frameworks that ensure freedom of expression, algorithm transparency, and inclusive internet governance

Uruguay signed the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the first-ever international legally binding treaty ensuring that the use of AI is fully consistent with those values

A civic-military parade and official ceremony led by President Yamandú Orsi have marked Uruguay's 200th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, emphasizing historical reflection, national unity, and future social and economic challenges

Driven by its renewable energy progress, Uruguay has positioned itself to attract tech investments like data centers, with officials highlighting clean energy as key to economic growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness