Uruguayan news with direct links: El País and El Observador, La Diaria, the Montevideo Portal, Tenfield for football, and MercoPress covering the region in English.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Uruguay?
- El País of Montevideo, founded in 1918, is Uruguay's leading daily; La Diaria and El Observador are its main rivals.
- What is the main Uruguayan news portal?
- Montevideo Portal is the country's leading digital news outlet.
- How is Uruguayan news covered in English?
- MercoPress, based in Montevideo, covers Uruguay and the Mercosur region in English.
Uruguay has one of South America's most respected and democratic newspaper industries, serving a small but highly educated population of 3.5 million. Consistently ranking as Latin America's most democratic country and with the region's highest press freedom scores, Uruguay's media landscape reflects a society that values pluralism, transparency, and rigorous journalism. The country is also famous for producing world-class footballers — including Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan — and two-time World Cup winners La Celeste.
Montevideo Portal is Uruguay's most visited digital portal. El Pais is the most widely read daily. La Diaria is the country's most respected independent quality paper. Canal 10 and TNU lead in TV news. For football, the official AUF covers La Celeste — Uruguay's beloved national team, one of football's most historic nations. The Bolsa de Valores de Montevideo is the official stock exchange.
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