URUGUAY

The general secretary of the Communist Party of Uruguay (PCU), Juan Castillo, lashed out at the "inhuman and immoral U.S. blockade of Cuba, a detestable, disgusting act," as caravans protest in the world today.»

Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received Tuesday Raul Sendic Rodriguez, vice-president of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, who is on  official visit to Cuba»

Over 900 new literary works, including new editions, will be at hand during the 25th Havana 2016 International Book Fair, which opens this February 11 in the Cuban capital»

The official visit to Cuba of Uruguayan Foreign Minister, Rodolfo Nin Novoa, reaffirmed the common willingness to strengthen bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation, both sides stated.»

Oncologist doctor Tabaré Vázquez, who ruled Uruguay from 2005 to 2010, today vowed his second presidential term.»

Cuban President Raul Castro arrived in Montevideo to take part in the assumption of president elect of Uruguay, Tabare Vazquez to be held this Sunday.»

Cuban President Raul Castro received this Thursday afternoon Uruguay’s Vice-President-elect Raúl Fernando Sendic Rodríguez who is in Cuba on an official visit.»

Tabaré Vázquez, of the governing Frente Amplio (FA), and Luis Lacalle Pou, candidate for the opposing Partido Nacional, will confront each other again in a second electoral round next November 30, surveys confirmed.»

Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said that Tabaré Vázquez, candidate of his ruling Broad Front (FA) party will go on to win the upcoming elections.»

Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, will be awarded with the Monsignor Leonidas Proaño Prize, delivered by the Latin American Association for Human Rights (ALDHU) to those who defend peace, justice and civil rights.»