Montevideo

Arcos Dorados, listed in New York as ARCO and based in Montevideo, is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee. It operates over 2,500 restaurants across 21 countries and territories, employing more than 100,000 staff under a 20-year master franchise deal set for January 2025.

Uruguay's government will deploy twelve Mamba MK-7 armored vehicles from the National Army to patrol high-crime neighborhoods in Montevideo under police command. The measure aims to combat organized crime and is part of an agreement between the Interior and Defense Ministries, sparking political debate.

Uruguay expanded its policy to search for individuals detained and disappeared during the dictatorship by signing an accord for handling archives on human-rights violations from 1968 to 1985. The agreement, signed in Montevideo, builds on a strategic pact established in February.

Satellogic, a space stock, experienced a significant rally surpassing competitors. Workers at the Satellogic facility in Montevideo, Uruguay, are assembling satellites as of May 29, 2026.

The article discusses where tap water is safe to drink in Latin America, highlighting cities like Santiago, Montevideo, Mexico, Lima, and Brazil, along with health habits to stay safe. It emphasizes regional variations in tap water safety and practical tips for travelers.

Uruguay's foreign minister announced plans to waive visas for Chinese citizens with ordinary passports, leading to a significant increase in flight searches to Montevideo as reported by travel platform Qunar.

Guillermo Tolosa, chairman of the Central Bank of Uruguay, stated the country is prepared to raise interest rates further if needed to achieve a 4.5% inflation target, following recent success in cooling consumer prices.