Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Relations Francisco Bustillo returned from a trip to Belgium, Germany, and France recently, having failed to convince European governments to support immediate ratification of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. That drew understandable disappointment within Uruguay, which counts the European Union as a key trading partner. However, with the agreement likely to…
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Bienes raíces a medida
Bienes raíces a medida
Bienes raíces a medida
All realtors/estate agents in Uruguay offering properties for sale or rent in the costal regions (Maldonado-Punta del Este, Laguna del Sauce, Pueblo Eden, La Barra, Manantiales, Jose Ignacio) Rocha, Piriapolis, Canelones and Colonia need an official license from the Ministry of Tourism. So before you embark on a purchase or the rental of a property,…
Read MoreThe outlook is brightening for Uruguay – but risks hover. Uruguay’s economy, dented by pandemic fallout, is expected to contract this year but less than its neighbors Argentina and Brazil.The economy ministry forecasts GDP will fall 3.5% this year but expand 4.3% in 2021. The economy expanded 0.2% in 2019 as sluggish private investment weighed…
Read MoreUruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America with 3,5 million inhabitants and is sandwiched between its giant neighbours Brazil and Argentina. The country with its European heritage has traditionally been more affluent than other states in South America and is known for its advanced education and social security systems and…
Read MoreThe government of President Lacalle Pou is cutting real estate investment requirement by a hooping 77% from 1st July. The degree will soon make Uruguay therefore even more welcoming to wealthy foreigners looking for a new home following a presidential decree that makes it cheaper to obtain tax residency in the South American country. Starting in…
Read MoreUruguay enjoys one of the highest broadband penetration rates in Latin America, and the second highest fixed-line teledensity rate after Costa Rica. Mobile penetration is the second highest after Panama. In terms of computer penetration, Uruguay tops all other countries in the region by a considerable margin, and this has facilitated growth in fixed-line broadband…
Read MoreWe continue to offer our digital services during this difficult period of restrictions affecting most businesses and companies especially related to tourism and real estate. Thanks to our modern digital tools, we invite you to embark on virtual tours and if you have any questions or doubts, we are here to attend to your…
Read MoreA green winery. Bodega Garzón was the first winery in the world to achieve LEED silver certification for its entire facility. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Garzón, Uruguay (CNN) — Terraced vines and spindly olive trees form a patchwork quilt over gently rolling hills, which are themselves covered by a maze of powdery dirt roads. Follow one of…
Read MoreThe North American cannabis industry has a capital crunch — and this might channel investment to low-cost growing nations like Uruguay, according to veteran pot entrepreneur Jordan Lewis. ”Everyone is waking up to the fact that it doesn’t make sense to grow cannabis in the tundra of Canada” and other places in North America, said…
Read MoreThe buzzing coast is filled with boho-chic beach towns, ritzy resorts and fine wine. The former home of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, now a labyrinthine museum and hotel called Casapueblo, has a way of confusing visitors. Perhaps it’s the Gaudí-esque architecture and Santorini color palette that make you believe, for a fleeting moment, that you’re…
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