Uruguay

Uruguay: Coastal reveries, away from it all

2013-04-07 00:00:00

COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO, Uruguay — Straddling the crest of a sand dune, my back to the Atlantic Ocean, I watched a Uruguayan boy net fish in a river lagoon. He waded through the chest-high water, dragging behind him the reflection of the setting sun....

Planning your trip to Uruguay

2013-04-07 00:00:00

THE BEST WAY TO MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY From LAX, American, LATAM Airlines Group, COPA and TACA offer connecting service (change of plane) to Montevideo. Restricted round-trip fares from $693, including taxes and fees. U.S. citizens do not need a visa...

Gay marriage on verge of becoming legal in Uruguay

2013-04-11 13:55:00

Uruguay is poised to become the second country in South America that allows gay marriage, after lawmakers approved a bill despite the objections of the Roman Catholic Church. President Jose Mujica is widely expected to sign the “equal marriage...

‘Evil Dead’: Bruce Campbell, Fede Alvarez talk up ‘very scary’ remake

2013-04-04 06:53:51

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez in his heyday: A look at 'el comandante'

2013-03-09 07:31:00

At midnight, Hugo Chavez and his entourage swept into the hotel lobby, transforming the drab venue in chilly, high-altitude La Paz into a sizzling vortex of tropical verve and chavista vigor. “Musicos!” the Venezuelan president declared upon...

Uruguay debates bill to allow abortion; passage expected

2012-09-25 15:53:00

Spain's banks need up to $78 billion, auditors say

2012-06-21 16:41:08

Uruguay says it may sell marijuana to combat cocaine

2012-06-21 16:41:09

U.N. human rights body condemns Syria forces for Houla killings

2012-06-01 16:40:58

Coliseum Commission leaders watched Springsteen from luxury suite

2012-05-24 07:25:07

Smaller legs of world cruises can be a deal

2012-01-22 00:00:00

The British couple — she in a long black dress, he in a traditional tux — leaned against the elevator's polished wood paneling as they headed back to their cabin after an evening performance in the main showroom. Embarrassed at my casual...

South American prison deaths tied to overcrowding, official says

2012-02-10 11:30:59

People celebrate Wednesday outside Congress in Montevideo, Uruguay, after lawmakers passed a marriage equality bill.

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, is a great walking city. Along the 300-year-old cobblestone streets of the Old City, visitors soak in the colonial vibe among palm trees and colorful buildings with carved-wood doors and railed balconies.

2013-04-03 17:40:08

Just like its neighbor Argentina, Uruguay is famed for its succulent parrilla -- a choice of juicy grilled steak cuts, sausages, pork chops and vegetables. Can't decide? Follow the locals and order the whole thing.

2013-04-03 17:40:23