U.S. Embassy in Uruguay
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Uruguay
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U.S. plans to designate Venezuelan cartel as foreign terrorist organization
The U.S. Department of State has announced its intention to designate Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), with the designation set to take effect on November 24, 2025.
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U.S. outlines entry requirements for FIFA World Cup 26 visitors
Foreign visitors planning to attend the FIFA World Cup 26 in the United States are being reminded to ensure they have the correct travel documents.
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U.S. Embassy issues safety alert ahead of Club Atletico Peñarol anniversary events
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo issued a security alert regarding potential disturbances related to the anniversary of Club Atletico Peñarol’s founding.
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Chris Andino appointed U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Uruguay
Chris Andino has been serving as the United States Deputy Chief of Mission to Uruguay since September 2025, after acting as Charge d’Affaires in Montevideo since June 2025.
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Trump signs executive order on wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
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White House issues executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals facing wrongful detention abroad.
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U.S.-funded SUSI student leader applications open for entrepreneurship-focused exchange
The Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders will begin accepting applications from September 5, 2025, for its 2026 program.
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US offers $2M reward for capture of Uruguayan trafficker Sebastian Marset
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP).
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U.S.-Uruguay business partnerships highlighted during recent Department of Commerce trade mission
A recent trade mission organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce brought 10 American companies to Montevideo, Uruguay, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries.
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Alianza and U.S. Embassy offer grants for strategic projects in Uruguay
The bi-national Center Alianza Cultural Uruguay – Estados Unidos has announced a new round of the U.S. Embassy Fund, which will provide grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000.
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U.S. Embassy Montevideo opens new consular entrance after renovations
Starting March 24, 2025, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo will receive visitors at a new entrance located at the corner of Yaro and Lauro Muller.
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U.S. delegation named for inauguration of Uruguayan president-elect Yamandú Orsi
President Donald J. Trump has announced the formation of a Presidential Delegation to represent the United States at the inauguration of Yamandú Orsi, President-elect of Uruguay.
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Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program opens applications for Uruguayan teachers
The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) is set to offer an intensive professional development opportunity for secondary school teachers from Uruguay in 2025-2026.
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Export-Import Bank signs $200 million MOU with Uruguayan state bank
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay (BROU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that could provide up to $200 million in financing for U.S. exports to Uruguay.
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U.S. Embassy promotes accelerator program targeting investment in Uruguay and other countries
The U.S. Embassy has announced a new opportunity for transaction advisors through the CATALYZE APEP Accelerator program, managed by Palladium and funded by USAID.
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U.S., Uruguay expand disease control partnership with $760K investment
The United States and Uruguay have announced a new partnership to support epidemiological research and information sharing, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) committing $760,000 to the initiative.
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U.S. donates armored vehicles worth $13 million for Uruguay’s UN peacekeeping missions
The United States has donated 14 MAMBA Mark 7 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Uruguayan Army, with thirteen delivered and a fourteenth scheduled for arrival in September.
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United States signs memorandum with Uruguay on cooperation in emerging technologies
The United States and Uruguay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on select critical and emerging technologies.
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DEA signs new cooperation agreement with Uruguay’s Ministry of Interior
On April 3, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Uruguay’s Ministry of the Interior formalized a new memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening joint efforts against organized drug crime in Uruguay and the wider region.
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Restoration completed at Blanes Museum with funding from U.S. Ambassador’s preservation fund
The Blanes Museum in Montevideo has completed restoration work funded by a $250,000 grant from the United States.