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An expat's journal on living in Uruguay

By Kali at 03/18/07 07:23

The journal of an American Expatriate from Florida makes fascinating reading. He has spent the last decade living in different countries and has now settled in Montevideo, Uruguay since the end of February 2006.

Original source: uruguayliving.com. 21st century living at half price

The cost of living in Uruguay - some thoughts.

Some excellent information in this entertaining blog on subjects such as real estate in Uruguay and general information and tips for expats interested in moving there.

Original source: coastaluruguay.com. Cost of Living, Random Thoughts

Bush pushes for trade with Uruguay

As part of his South American five nation tour, US President George Bush met with his Uruguayan counterpart, Tabare Vazquez, to promote trade between the two nations.

Original source: BBC news. Bush promotes trade with Uruguay

Recoba called up at last for national squad

The Inter Milan forward Alvaro Recoba was given his first call-up for the Uruguay squad inm16 months, when he was included in the squad for this month's friendly in South Korea.

Original source: ESPN. Recoba recalled by Uruguay after 16 months

Bitter border protests over controversial mill

Bitter protests over the building of a controversial pulp mill, have led Argentinian protestors to block access to bridges crossing the border between Uruguay and Argentina, for more than a year now.

Original source: BBC news. Uruguay's neighbour problems

Uruguay partners in Chinese bullet-proof car plant

DaimlerChrysler AG's partner in China, Chery Automobile Co., said it had set up a manufacturing venture with a Uruguay partner to make bullet-proof passenger cars in China

Original source: Reuters. China's Chery forms jv for bullet-proof car

Sports in Uruguay

While football is far and away the major sporting interest in Uruguay, it is certainly not the only one! Basketball has risen as a competitive alternative to football and rugby, and the national team has performed most impressively at the Olympic games.

Original source: Answers.com. Sports in Uruguay

Uruguay: Travel destinations

With a population of 1.8 million, Montevideo is the only city of any size in Uruguay, but there are many other fascinating destinations available to the international traveler.

Original source: Insightguides.com. Uruguay highlights

Bush bolsters ties with Uruguay

President Bush has been meeting with the left-leaning president of the region who is still willing to buck the anti-American push of regional strongmen like President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela.

Original source: International Herald Tribune. Bush bolsters ties with Uruguay

Top Uruguay club, Nacional, lose again

Nacional, the club which traditionally dominated Uruguayan football alongside arch-rivals Penarol, were left at the bottom of the league table, languishing in 16th place in the Clausura championship with only two points from five games after their shock loss at Miramar.

Original source: Guardian Unlimited. S.America roundup-Nacional stunned in Uruguay