Uruguay has introduced a visa-free policy for 157 countries, including the UK, Brazil, and Malaysia, to boost tourism and economic growth; citizens from 85 more nations, including the US, Schengen countries and Chile can now enter without a visa

Plans to expand forest monocultures and ease environmental oversight have been criticized for deepening Uruguay’s water crisis, degrading ecosystems, and displacing rural communities without delivering meaningful economic benefits

Molecular DNA markers, AI image recognition systems like ZoomAgri and systematic field sampling have been implemented to protect plant breeders' rights in seed industry, enhancing transparency and ensuring farmers' access to top-tier technologies

Ranked as the Latin American country with the highest quality of life in 2025, Uruguay has surpassed global powers like the US, Japan, and Switzerland due to its political stability, safety, healthcare, and environmental conditions