Thousands march across Uruguay calling for justice for Palestinians in Gaza

In a display of solidarity, thousands of Uruguayans took to the streets on Friday, demanding their government's recognition of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide and the severance of diplomatic and economic ties with Israel.

Uruguay voices concern over Israel’s seizure of Sumud flotilla

The Uruguayan government issued a statement on Thursday expressing serious concern over Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission sailing toward Gaza with the aim of delivering aid to a population devastated by war and famine. 

Uruguayan Jews call on government to cut ties with Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

A group of Jewish citizens in Uruguay has urged the government to immediately sever diplomatic, commercial, and military relations with Israel, accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Uruguay's Foreign Ministry stresses multilateralism in Peace Day message

In an assessment of global security challenges, Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the International Day of Peace by reaffirming its commitment to peaceful societies while highlighting unprecedented levels of global conflict and military spending that "threaten the very essence of humanity."

Uruguay condemns Israeli airstrike in Doha amid global outcry

Uruguay has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Doha, Qatar’s capital, expressing solidarity with the Qatari government and people.

Uruguay’s Anti-Imperialist Committee condemns US military buildup near Venezuela

The Uruguayan Anti-Imperialist Committee for Solidarity with Cuba and the Peoples of the World has condemned the deployment of more than 4,500 U.S. Marines in the Caribbean, accompanied by the missile cruiser USS Lake Erie, the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Newport News, and other warships reportedly moving toward Venezuelan waters.

Uruguay condemns Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City

Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the Israeli cabinet’s decision to occupy Gaza City, calling the move a “serious breach of international law” and warning it could deepen the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Uruguay condemns worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank

Uruguay has issued a strong statement expressing deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and growing human rights violations in both Gaza and the West Bank.

Uruguay urges de-escalation amid growing Iran-Israel war

TEHRAN - Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel, warning that the worsening situation would further destabilize an already fragile Middle East.

By Mojtaba Bani-Asad, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uruguay

Uruguay’s active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions

MONTEVIDEO - Thursday, May 29, marked the United Nations International Day of UN Peacekeepers worldwide. This international occasion has been designated with two main objectives: first, to honor all personnel—men and women—who have served and lost their lives protecting others around the world; and second, to pay tribute to those currently serving in complex situations far from their homes, safeguarding the lives of others. On this occasion, we examine Uruguay’s role and position in UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO).

Iran eyes closer Latin American ties as it welcomes Uruguay's new FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended formal congratulations to Mario Lobotkin, Uruguay’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to deepening ties with Latin America.