Our Scans · Uruguay · Weekly Summary

• Exports from the major soybean-producing countries in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) are expected to increase by 8.5 million tonnes, more than offsetting lower exports from the United States. UkrAgroConsult
• Across Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Southern Brazil, the UNSC used the kinetic rods to destroy anything that was of a threat. Future
• By 2070, water use exceeded 2020 levels in 118 countries, notably increasing in Brazil, Argentina, Niger, Nigeria, and Uruguay. Nature
• Countries like Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay show signs of stability and growth, creating key opportunities for strategic investors. BAI Capital
• In South America, H. longicornis is anticipated to occur in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil, and in limited narrow zones in Peru and Bolivia. Nature
• Uruguay is exploring the potential for cannabis tourism as a secondary revenue stream, attracting international visitors and creating new business opportunities. GrowerIQ.ca
• The Chile AEC will serve industry professionals across five Latin American countries: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Security Info Watch
• At COP 29, countries including the UK, Uruguay, Belgium, and Sweden pledged to increase global energy storage capacity sixfold by 2030, a vital step toward a clean energy future that pairs with commitments to triple renewables and double energy efficiency made last year. The Eco-Luxury Edit
• The Southern Cone of South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, offers ideal relocation opportunities due to its civility, open spaces, low population density, and food security. Dollar Collapse
• Countries commit to global energy storage target: Countries including the UK, Uruguay, Belgium and Sweden have backed the COP presidency's energy storage pledge, which aims to increase global storage capacity six times above 2022 levels, reaching 1,500 gigawatts by 2030. Climate Home News
• While several Latin American countries have enacted crypto regulations - including some with volatile economic and political landscapes like El Salvador, Venezuela and Argentina - Uruguay's stable democracy could set a precedent for crypto regulation in the rest of Latin America. The Sociable
• In Latin America alone, six countries are holding general elections - El Salvador, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Venezuela, and Uruguay - all of which will influence the Latin American business environment. RSM Latin America
• In five South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay) the 2024 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine reduced the risk for influenza-associated hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35%. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• El Salvador, Panama, Dominican Republic, Peru, Mexico and Uruguay will choose a new president and will be responsible for shaping the political trend in Latin America. Latinoamerica 21
• Several countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela have been involved in LNG trade and have been exploring the potential for LNG utilization. LNG Industry
• Milk production from New Zealand, Australia, the European Union, the United States, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina is now anticipated to grow by 0.3% year on year in 2023 and is expected to climb by 0.4% in 2024. Farmers Weekly
• Tourists from Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay will see fees rise from $50 to $100. Euronews.com
• Observers from Argentina, Chile, southern Brazil, and Uruguay will see the lunar occultation of Saturn. Vito Technology, Inc.
• Uruguay does not have a significant space program, but announced last year plans to establish a national space agency. SpaceNews
• Five countries in Latin America will be holding elections in 2024 - El Salvador, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Mexico. United States Institute of Peace
• At the start of 2024, the greatest risk of developing or intensifying drought appears in Central and South America (except southern Brazil and Uruguay), southern Africa and western Australia. The Conversation

Last updated: 19 June 2025