Uruguayan Gringo

Peru upsets Uruguay 1-0 in World Cup qualifier on Rengifo’s goal

Kadmiel — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:25:17 +0000

Uruguay’s World Cup chances took a hit Saturday when it lost 1-0 at Peru when Hernan Rengifo scored for the home side in the 85th minute. Peru, which has no chance of reaching next year’s World Cup, has won only two of 15 games in qualifying and has 10 points – last in the South American [...]

Uruguay names team for World Cup qualifiers

Kadmiel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:40:08 +0000

Suspended star striker Diego Forlan was still named to Uruguay’s squad on Wednesday for two critical World Cup qualifiers next month against Peru and Colombia. Uruguay, which failed to reach the last World Cup, is on the cusp of qualifying and can’t afford to drop points in its Sept. 5 game at Peru and on [...]

Uruguay: Ex-dictator’s son says quit Mercosur

Kadmiel — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:17:11 +0000

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A former dictator’s son who’s running for president suggested Thursday that Uruguay should give up on the Mercosur trade bloc and follow the Chilean model of establishing bilateral trade deals with as many countries as it can. Pedro Bordaberry, leading the Colorado Party into October’s elections, said Mercosur — which counts Argentina, [...]

Uruguay Cultural Immersion

Kadmiel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:16:12 +0000

There are many ways to enjoy and immerse yourself in this wonderfully diverse country in South America. Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America with Brazil bordering it to the north, its only land border. To the west lies the Uruguay river, and the southwest the estuary of Rio de la Plata, with [...]

Schoolgirls Access Computers but Can’t Shake Gender Stereotypes

Kadmiel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:50:07 +0000

The girls who attend the school of Villa García, a township on the outskirts of the Uruguayan capital, are still playing dolls and dress up – only now they do it on their laptop computers. After they finish grade school, many of these girls will quickly leave their childhood behind, having their first baby when they’re [...]

Salsa Salu

Kadmiel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:45:27 +0000

Salsa Salu from Uruguay combines fresh vegetables, herbs and peppers in a flavorful sauce that complements any meat entree. Try it with your next steak or barbecue, and enjoy it like the Uruguayans do, as a sauce for a parrilla, or grilled meat. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hours, Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves 2 large onions 1 red pepper [...]

Legends of Uruguay — Calle de los Suspiros and Montevideo

Kadmiel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:28:19 +0000

The pretty little street, Calle de los Suspiros can be found in Colonia del Sacramento. Calle de los Suspiros, the Street of Sighs, gives the impression that it is alive with magic and history, that it is breathing with the secrets that it holds that in turn have helped to create the many legends associated [...]

Places to see in Uruguay

Kadmiel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:13:14 +0000

South America’s smallest Spanish speaking country is known as Uruguay. This may be the reason that most tourists have overlooked the country in the past. However to not include Uruguay on your travel itinerary would be a drastic error on your part for you would be passing up a travel paradise. Uruguay has lots to [...]

Top Historical Places To Visit in Uruaguay

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:15:57 +0000

Uraguay has many attractions and places of interest for visitors to explore and learn about the country’s history and culture. The capital, Montevideo, has places to captivate the imagination as well as the beaches that tourists can relax and take in the sun. The ciudad vieja, the old city, starts at the Plaza Independencia and ends [...]

Another record wheat year is forecasted for Uruguay

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:09:09 +0000

Uruguay could be heading for another record of farmland dedicated to wheat and although it is too early to have the exact data, estimates are above 500.000 hectares. Good climate and lower input costs, mainly from fertilizers, could be anticipating a record harvest next December overtaking the 480.000 hectares and 1.2 million tons of the [...]