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Encuentro del Sr Emabajador con el Gobernador de Nuevo México
En ocasión del almuerzo que se mantuviera con Gobernador de Nuevo México
Bill Richardson, el pasado 26 de junio de 2008 en la residencia del Embajador de Chile en Washington DC.
Second meeting of the United States-Uruguay Council on Trade and Investment - 2da reunión del Consejo Uruguay-Estados Unidos sobre Comercio e Inversiones
From left to right: USTR's Everett Eissenstat, Secretary-General Jose Luis Cancela of the Uruguayan Foreign Affairs Ministry, Uruguay Ambassador Carlos Gianelli, Uruguay Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez, USTR's John Veroneau and U.S. Ambassador Frank E. Baxter (Photo by US Embassy in Montevideo, Mr. Ricardo Romero).
Access the press release of the event held in Washington D.C. on april 30, 2008
- in English
- en español
USA-Uruguay Science and Technology cooperative agreement signing - Firma del acuerdo de cooperación científico-tecnológico entre Uruguay y EEUU
Of interest to investors: regulation of the Law of Investments De interés para inversores: reglamentación de la Ley de Inversiones
The new regulation of the Law of Investments #16906 has been issued by the Government. More details in the complete Decree linked below.
Link to Decree in English
Link to Decree in Spanish
Conexión Uruguay TV Launch Lanzamiento de Conexión Uruguay TV
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a new online channel focused on Uruguayans living abroad.
Link to the press release in Spanish
President's Radio Address, September 7th, 2007
Link to the transcript in Spanish
Link to the audio
Link to the video
First meeting of the United States-Uruguay Council on Trade and Investment
On April 26, the first meeting of the Council created by the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) was held in Washington DC. John K Veroneau, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, headed the United States delegation, and Dr. Gonzalo Fernández, Presidency Secretary, headed the Uruguayan envoy.
Link to the press release in English
Link to the press release in Spanish
Visit of President of the United States, Mr. George W. Bush to Uruguay, 9-10 March, 2007
Press release about the meeting between the two Presidents: "President Vázquez welcomes President Bush to Uruguay"
Comunicado de Prensa sobre el encuentro presidencial: "Bienvenida a Uruguay del Presidente Vázquez al Presidente Bush"
More information about the visit:
At the Uruguay Presidency web site
At the White House web site
At the United States Embassy in Uruguay web site
More multimedia about the visit:
Images
Audio of the Joint Press Conference
Video of the United States President arrival and Joint Press Conference
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between Uruguay and the United States
On January 25, 2007 a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) was signed between Uruguay and the United States in Montevideo.
Link to the text of TIFA in English
Link to the text of TIFA in Spanish
Link to the Joint Declaration in English
Link to the Joint Declaration in Spanish
Minister
of Economy and Finance Danilo Astori and Secretary of the Presidency
Gonzalo Fernandez visit Washington, DC.
A busy schedule in Washington, DC. Minister
of Economy and Finance, Danilo Astori, and Secretary of the Presidency,
Gonzalo Fernandez visited Washington, DC this November, in order to
maintain, together with Ambassador Carlos Gianelli, a number of meetings
with World BankDirectors to advocate for a
investment project approval that will create 2500 jobs in Uruguay. The
project was successfully approved the following week, November 21st,
2006.
"The boards of directors of the International Finance Corporation and
the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency today approved a $170
million investment by IFC and a guarantee of up to $350 million from
MIGA for the Orion pulp mill project in Uruguay. The two organizations,
after completing a thorough review of the facts, are convinced that the
mill will generate significant economic benefits for Uruguay and cause
no environmental harm... "
Source: IFC press release. Read the full
article "IFC and MIGA Board Approves Orion Pulp Mill in Uruguay: 2,500
Jobs to Be Created, No Environmental Harm" here.
Presentation
on Uruguayan Economy and Investments Opportunities.
Minister Danilo Astori gave a lecture at
the at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Uruguayan positive
economy performance of the country, investment opportunities in
the country and a specific presentation about the recent-into-force
investment agreement between Uruguay and the United States.
Secretary of the Presidency Fernández speaks
with the press during a conference at the Embassy after the conclusion
of their visit.
Photo opportunity together with Secretary
of the Presidency Gonzalo Fernandez, Ambassador Carlos Gianelli and
Uruguay Embassy staff.
Read Minister Astori's remarks in
Spanish.
Uruguay
- United States Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
The bilateral treaty between Uruguay and
the United States of America concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal
Protection of Investment (BIT), will enter into force on November 1st,
2006.
It was signed at the Summit of the
Americas, in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on November 4th, 2005.
Recently both Governments completed their internal sanction
procedures and during the VIº Meeting of the Joint Commission on Trade
and Investment (Montevideo, October 2 & 3, 2006) the instruments of
ratification were exchanged.
Date: Enters Into force on November 1st,
2006.
Link of the text of the BIT in English.
Text of the BIT in Spanish.
Declaration made by Uruguay.
Joint
Commission on Trade and Investment.
VI Uruguay - United States of America Joint
Commission on Trade and Investment.
Montevideo, October 2nd & 3rd,
2006.
The Uruguayan Delegation was
headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Reinaldo
Gargano Ostuni, and Secretary of the Presidency Gonzalo Fernandez;
while the United States Delegation was headed by Assistant United States
Trade Representative Everett Eissenstat.
Press Conference by the Secretary of the
Presidency Gonzalo Fernandez (In
Spanish).
President Tabaré Vázquez talks with Assistant United
States Trade Representative Everett Eissenstat.
Uruguayan Delegation during the meeting, where a number of
President Tabaré Vazquez' Cabinet Members took part of the two-days
discussions.
Joint Press Release (In Spanish).
181º
Uruguay Independence Day.
An Independence Day Reception was offered by the
Embassy of Uruguay in the United States of America to the Uruguayan
Colony in the country, local and Uruguayan authorities and friends of
Uruguay to commemorate the occasion.
Photo Up-Left: (From left) Ambassadors of
Brazil and Uruguay to the United States of America pose together with
Mrs. Mónica Gianelli.
A traditional Uruguayan Candombe group celebrated
with all our fellow Uruguayans, guests and friend of our country.
The gathering was held at the Sala de las Artes, second floor,
Embassy of Uruguay, Washington, DC, August, 24th, 2006, from 6:00 to
8:00 pm.
Follow the link to read information and see
photographs of the celebrations in Florida, Uruguay.
Visit of President
Tabaré Vázquez to Washington, DC, May 2006.
Read a White House press release about the meeting between the two
Presidents: "President Bush Welcomes President Vázquez of Uruguay to the
White House".
For more information in Spanish about
this visit press here.
Press here for images of this visit, which included a series of meetings
of President Vázquez and his Delegation with United
States leaders as well as officials of international organizations in
Washington, DC.
May,
2006.
V
Uruguay-United States Joint Commission on Trade and Investment.
Washington DC,
April 3 and 4, 2006.
Representatives of the Government of Uruguay and of the Government of
the United States of America met in Washington, D.C. on April 3-4, 2006,
to prioritize a Work Program for 2006 of the Joint Commission on Trade
and Investment.
La Embajada del Uruguay y la Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts
tienen el agrado de invitar a Usted a la Velada de Poesía en homenaje a MARIO BENEDETTI.
Con la participación de: Rei Berroa, Mayamérica Cortez, Consuelo Hernandez, Vladimir Monge, Carlos Parada, Grego Pineda.
"Sala de las Artes," 1913 "I" (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 6:30 PM
En la Sala se exhiben obras del artista plástico Luis Scotti
"Sala de las Artes", Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, July 2008
Tango Concert by Nelson Pino
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts
request the pleasure of your company at the Tango Concert by Uruguayan singer NELSON PINO & Members of the "Pan American Symphony Orchestra."
"Sala de las Artes," 1913 "I" (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Admission: $15
A light cocktail will follow the concert
RSVP: 202-331-1313 ext. #30 or by e-mail at cultural@uruwashi.org
"Sala de las Artes", Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, July 2008
Violin & piano concert by Javier Orman and Pedro Uceda
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts request the pleasure of your company at
violin & piano concert by two young and talented musicians:
Uruguayan violinist Javier Orman & Peruvian pianist Pedro Uceda.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 6.30 p.m., Sala de las Artes 1913 "I" (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
A light cocktail will follow the concert
RSVP: 202-331-1313 ext. #30, cultural@uruwashi.org
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, June 2008
Convocatoria XVII Salón Iberoamericano de Arte
Se pone en su conocimiento que la Asociación de Agregados Culturales Iberoamericanos ha convocado al XVII Salón de Arte en Washington DC. En esta edición, la temática será “El Calentamiento Global”, fenómeno de gran impacto en el mundo de hoy.
Los curadores de la muestra serán el Dr. Jack Rasmussen, director y curador del Museo del Katzen Arts Center de American University, y la Sra. Jilma Prada, propietaria de Galería Prada. Ambos seleccionarán las obras propuestas por los países miembros de la Asociación.
Las obras seleccionadas serán expuestas en el Katzen Arts Center de American University entre el 11 de noviembre y el 28 de diciembre de 2008.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts request the pleasure of your company at the opening reception of the exhibit by Luis Scotti.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 6.30 p.m., Sala de las Artes 1913 "I" (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
RSVP: 202-331-1313 ext. #30, cultural@uruwashi.org
The exhibit will remain open until July 31, from 10AM to 5PM.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, May 2008
Presentación de los libros "El cambio como oportunidad para crecer" y "El papel y el Prócer"
La Embajada del Uruguay y la Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts tienen el placer de invitar a usted a la presentación de los libros "El cambio como oportunidad para crecer" de Luis Schwarz y "El papel y el Prócer" de Daniel Brown. A continuación de la presentación se ofrecerá un vino de honor.
Los autores disertarán sobre sus obras y responderán preguntas del público.
Miércoles 21 de mayo de 2008, 6.30 p.m., Sala de las Artes 1913 "I" (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
RSVP: 202-331-1313 ext. #30, cultural@uruwashi.org
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, May 2008
Promotion of Uruguayan bovine meat event - Cena-evento de promoción de la carne bovina uruguaya
Imágenes del evento
Acceda al comunicado del evento realizado en Washington DC el 30 de abril del 2008: en español
Access the press release for the event held in Washington DC on April 30, 2008: in English
Washington DC, April 30, 2008
Uruguayan singer Sabrina Lastman performs at Blues Alley Jazz Club
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts have the pleasure to inform you that Uruguayan singer Sabrina Lastman will perform at Blues Alley Jazz Club on Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. (1073 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C. 20007).
Two Uruguayan films at the XXII Annual Washington DC International Film Festival: "The Pope's Toilet" (El Baño del Papa") and " Kill Them All" (Matar a todos)
The Pope’s Toilet
Cesar Charlone, Enrique Fernandez, Uruguay/Brazil/France, 97 min. The Pope is coming to Melo, an Uruguayan city on the Brazilian border, and everyone’s getting ready. Schemer and dreamer Beto and his long-suffering wife hatch a plan to build an outhouse along the Pope’s travel route and charge pilgrims for the privilege of using his facility.
Saturday, April 26, 9:30 PM, Landmark’s E Street Cinema Sunday, April 27, 5:30 PM, Landmark’s E Street Cinema
Kill Them All
Esteban Schroeder, Uruguay/Chile/Argentina, 97 min. In this political thriller, Julia Gudari, a prosecutor in Montevideo, is appointed to investigate the report of a Chilean citizen who sought help from the Uruguayan police before mysteriously disappearing. Her investigation sets in motion a strange chain of events that point to an international conspiracy.
Saturday, April 26, 4:30 PM, Regal Cinemas Gallery Place Saturday, May 3, 4:30 PM, Landmark’s E Street Cinema
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts cordially invite you to a piano concert by Raquel Boldorini.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 6.30PM
Admission: $15
A reception will follow the recital.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, April 2008
Raúl Jaurena y Nelson Pino en el "II DC Tango Festival”
La Embajada del Uruguay tiene el agrado de poner en su conocimiento en el marco del "II DC Tango Festival” el talentoso bandoneonista uruguayo Raúl Jaurena (ganador del premio Grammy Latino 2007 por mejor álbum de tango), se presentará en el GW Lisner Auditorium (730 21 street, NW, Washington DC), el dia 5 de abril a las 8 p.m., junto a la Pan American Symphony Orchestra. También participará del recital el cantante de tangos compatriota Nelson Pino que se encuentra de gira por Estados Unidos y Canadá.
Este evento será dirigido por el Maestro Sergio Busjle y cuenta con el auspicio de la Embajada de Uruguay.
GW Lisner Auditorium (730 21 street, NW, Washington DC)
5 de abril - 8 p.m Haga click aquí por más información.
GW Lisner Auditorium, Washington DC, April 2008
Piano recital "TANGO & BEYOND"
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts cordially invite you to a piano recital by Polly Ferman.
"TANGO & BEYOND": From the Rio de la Plata to New York. History of tango in classical music.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Monday, February 25th, 2008 - 6.30PM
Admission: $15
A reception will follow the recital.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, February 2008
Art Exhibit: Sisto Pascale
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of Sisto Pascale.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Opens January 17, 6.30PM
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, January 2008
"Self-Discovery through Colors" Workshop
Presented by the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.
Instructors: Master Sisto Pascale and Ricardo Peñuela-Pava.
January 2008
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
For more information click here or contact Ricardo Peñuela-Pava by telephone: 202 - 321- 4745; at pavartes@yahoo.com
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, January 2008
Art Auction to benefit the "Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts"
The Embassy of Uruguay requests the pleasure of your company at an Art Auction for the benefit of the "Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts".
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 6:30 pm
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Well known and talented Uruguayan artists will exhibit a wide array of their art work ranging from figurative to abstract paintings.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, December 2007
Guitar concert: Eduardo Baranzano
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts invite you to the concert by Uruguayan guitarist Eduardo Baranzano at the Ibero American Guitar Festival.
Jack Morton Auditorium, George Washington University,
805 21 st. St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Friday, November 30, 8.00 p.m.
RSVP: 202-331-1313 ext. #30 or by e-mail at cultural@uruwashi.org
Tickets: $15 (at the Embassy of Uruguay), $20 (at the Jack Morton Auditorium), $35 (all the Festival)
For more info click here
For more info about other concerts click here
Jack Morton Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington DC, November 2007
Art Exhibit: SUSANA VIDA
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of SUSANA VIDA.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Opens October 18, 2007
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, October 2007
Art Exhibit: Luis Casaravilla
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of Uruguyan artist Luis Casaravilla.
"...What immediately struck one about Casaravilla's exhibition was its stylistic diversity, kept skillfully in check by an overriding harmony..."
Maurice Taplinger (Click here to access the complete review)
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
September 28-October 12, 2007; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. More...
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, Washington DC, September-October 2007
Uruguayan film at the XVIII Latin American Film Festival
AFI presents from Uruguay:
"The Dog Pound" ("La Perrera") - 2006.
Direction/Script: Manolo Nieto (winner of the Tiger Award 2006 at the Rotterdam International Film Festival).
109 min. Spanish with English Subtitles. NOT RATED.
Sunday, September 23th, 9.30pm; Tuesday, September 25th, 7.00pm AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
Failed college exams lead to academic exile for (David Olivera) Pablo Riera, a hapless student who longs to head back to university in Montevideo. His businessman father, disdainful of higher education, is sick of seeing his son mooch off everyone, including the Uruguayan State, so he forces him to do the unthinkable actually work for a living. (Note courtesy of Miami Film Festival).
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present a performance by "Los Carlitos" Comedy Group, 2006 Uruguay "Carnaval" Contest winner and 2007 runner-up.
Thursday, August 30, 6:30 pm
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor
Admission $15
RSVP: Cultural Departament: 202-331-1313 ext. # 30
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C., August 30 2007.
Candombe Workshop
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present a Candombe Workshop conducted by Daniel "Tatita" Marquez (drums) and Eugenia Silveira Chirimini (dance).
It will cover the three candombe drums, the different candombe styles played at Montevideo neighborhoods "Sur", "Palermo" and "Cordón", and specific roles and movements of candombe's characters "Mama Vieja", "Gramillero", "Vedette" and "Escobero," plus the "Cuerpo de Baile" (dancing crew).
Monday, July 23, 6:30 pm
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor
RSVP: Cultural Departament: 202-331-1313 ext. # 30
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C., July 23 2007.
Visit of the Uruguayan Ship "Capitan Miranda"
From friday june 8 to tuesday june 12 : visit of uruguayan ship "Capitan Miranda" at Norfolk's port. Guide tours and open to the public from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Saturday 9 - 2 pm : tango show by maestro Enrique Gomes (piano and bandoneon) and Gabriela Richeri (singer) next to the docks where the ships will be located.
Friday 8 to Monday 11: Uruguayan art exhibition at the "Waterside Festival Marketplace" next to the docks where the ships will be located.
Norfolk's port, June 8/12 2007.
Theater play to benefit the recent flood victims
The Embassy of Uruguay invites to the theater play "Esperando la Carroza" (written by Uruguayan author Jacobo Langsner)
to benefit the victims of the recent floods in Uruguay.
The cast and crew is conformed by members of the Inter-American Development Bank, relatives and volunteers, under the direction of Luis Simón.
Friday, June 8, 2007, 6pm
Monday, June 11, 2007, 6pm
Admission $15
Auditorio Andrés Bello - BID
1300 New York Ave., Washington, D.C. 20577
Tickets on sale at www.teatrobid.org or the Embassy of Uruguay tel. 202-3311313 ext. 30
The play is in Spanish.
Auditorio Andrés Bello - BID
1300 New York Ave., Washington, D.C. 20577, June 8/11 2007.
Two-Harpsichord Recital, by Laura and Nives Dearmas
The Embassy of Uruguay, the Embassy of Spain and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 I (Eye) Street NW, Washington DC 20006
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C., June 13 2007.
TANGO NIGHT celebrating 90 years of "La Cumparsita"
Music & Dance celebrating 90 years of "La Cumparsita" (the most famous Uruguayan Tango).
From Uruguay: Maestro Enrique Gómez (Piano) and Gabriela Richieri (singer)
ADMISSION : $15
Sala de las Artes, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, June 6th, 6.30 p.m.
RSVP: 202-331-1313 EXT. #30 OR BY E-MAIL AT CULTURAL@URUWASHI.ORG
Sala de las Artes, Embassy of Uruguay 2nd floor, 1913 "I" St. NW, Washington, D.C., June 6th 2007.
Lecture: "Contemporary Art in Uruguay"
Lecture by Graciela Kartofel.
Friday, April 27th. 2007 - 6 pm Georgetown University Bunn Inter Cultural Center - Room #270
3700 "O" St, NW, Washington, D.C. Free and open to the public. More info at the University web site.
Georgetown University, Bunn Inter Cultural Center - Room #270, April 27th. 2007.
Art Exhibit: Traveling Art Boxes
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the art exhibit "Multiple Visions: Traveling Art Boxes From Uruguay, México and Argentina." The exhibit will be open from April 25 to May 4, weekdays from 10 to 5.
Sala de las Artes, 1st floor, Embassy of Uruguay, April-May, 2007.
Tango Lessons at the Embassy
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts organize "Tango Lessons," by Uruguayan tango instructor Zuli Russi and Ponti Del Mercado. Lessons will take place at the Embassy of Uruguay on Mondays March 26, April 9, 16 and 23 (4 classes) from 6 to 7pm. Levels: Beginner and Intermediate. Individual or couple registrations accepted. Fee: $15 (the whole course). Limited places. Registration by phone at 202-331-1313 #30, or by email to cultural@uruwashi.org.
Embassy of Uruguay, March-April 2007.
Link to instructors' web site (opens in new window).
Art
Exhibit:Tango.
The Embassy of Uruguay, the
Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts and Trazos UY present the art
exhibit "Tango", by Uruguayan artists Carlos Amoretti & Gerardo Gaudino.
Sala de las Artes, 1st floor,
Embassy of Uruguay, October, 2006.
XVIIº
Washington Latin American Film Festival.
The American Film Institute, the Association of Ibero-American Cultural
Attachés (Embassy of Uruguay) and the Inter-American Development Bank's
Cultural Center present the 17th Washington Latin American Film
Festival, an extensive exploration of filmmaking throughout Ibero-America
with over 30 films, including "ADios MoMo" from Uruguay.
September & October, 2006, for information on the schedule, tickets,
and participating follow this link.
ADios
MoMo
Uruguayan
film ADios MoMo will be presented Saturday, September 30th & Sunday,
October 1st, 2006. 12:30 pm.
"Eleven-year-old street kid Obdulio sells newspapers for a living...
He befriends the newspaper's night watchman, who not only introduces
him to reading, but also teaches him the real meaning of life during
the legendary nights of the Uruguayan carnival... ". A film by
Leonardo Ricagni, with Jorge Esmoris, Washington Luna & Mathías
Acuña.
A new article about Uruguayan wines on the Washington Post:
"The holy trinity of wines for chocolate lovers -- Banyuls from France, port from Portugal and sweet sherry from Spain -- is now a quadrinity. That revelation accompanied our first taste of Alcyone, an extraordinary fortified red dessert wine from Uruguay that is one of the most intriguing beverages we've ever tasted."
Access the whole article
Cruzada Mundial Por los Niños de América Latina
Sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Uruguay, District J-3, "Cruzada Mundial Por los Niños de América Latina" ("World Crusade for the Latin American Children") was officially opened during February.
It is considered the greatest humanitarian challenge in the history of Internet.
More info in Spanish Más información en español
Americas Innovation Forum - Foro de Innovación de las Américas
30 March - 2 April 2008 - Conrad Resort, Punta del Este
AIF - FIA 2008, Uruguay
Promoting prosperity and development through INNOVATION.
More info in English Más información en español
Nuevo estudio de la Embajada - New study by the Embassy:
Perfil del mercado de EE.UU. de miel natural de abeja - US honey market profile
Acceda al estudio Access the study in Spanish
Perfil del mercado de EE.UU. de arándanos ("blueberries") - US blueberries market profile
Acceda al estudio Access the study in Spanish
Smoking and poverty in uruguay: analysis of the economic impact of tobacco consumption in low income people
Access the study
Uruguay: a Special International Report prepared by the Washington Times Advertising Department
Access the report
President Vázquez speech at "The Economist" Seminar: "Uruguay willing to widen markets."
President Vázquez said that in 2007 the Government will allocate to Public Health, Infrastructure and Security an increase of $109 millions, in comparison to 2006, but with an additional of $65 millions. He added that Uruguay will work for a greater commercial opening and to outperform its economics goals.
Read a Dossier in Spanish about this meeting and its conclusions (source: Presidency of Uruguay).
Gold Medal for Uruguayan Wine.
Sélections Mondiales des Vins 2007.
Tannat Reserve 2004 - Toscanini Gold Medal.
From February 4 to 9, 2007, Quebec was the host of the greatest international wine Competition in North America: the 14th edition of Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada (SMV). More than 1708 wines coming from 28 countries were tasted and judged by an eminent international jury of world tasters. Indeed, 59 judges coming from 19 countries gathered to carry out the selection of the best wines in competition.
Link to the winery web site (opens in new window).
Information
Dossier: "Uruguay Cambia."
Last November
President Tabaré Vázquez and his Cabinet
Members outlined the principal objectives of his Administration for the
upcoming months, at the same time, they made an evaluation of their work
hitherto and assessed the progress and goals achieved.
Read a Dossier in Spanish about this
meeting and its conclusions (source: Presidency of Uruguay).
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or Residing in Uruguay.
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Encuentro del Sr Emabajador con el Gobernador de Nuevo México
La Embajada del Uruguay y la Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts
tienen el agrado de invitar a Usted a la Velada de Poesía en homenaje a MARIO BENEDETTI.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts
request the pleasure of your company at the Tango Concert by Uruguayan singer NELSON PINO & Members of the "Pan American Symphony Orchestra."
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts request the pleasure of your company at
violin & piano concert by two young and talented musicians:
Uruguayan violinist Javier Orman & Peruvian pianist Pedro Uceda.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts request the pleasure of your company at the opening reception of the exhibit by Luis Scotti.
La Embajada del Uruguay y la Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts tienen el placer de invitar a usted a la presentación de los libros "El cambio como oportunidad para crecer" de Luis Schwarz y "El papel y el Prócer" de Daniel Brown.
A continuación de la presentación se ofrecerá un vino de honor.
Los autores disertarán sobre sus obras y responderán preguntas del público.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts have the pleasure to inform you that Uruguayan singer Sabrina Lastman will perform at Blues Alley Jazz Club on Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. (1073 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C. 20007).
The Pope’s Toilet
Kill Them All
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts cordially invite you to a piano concert by Raquel Boldorini.
La Embajada del Uruguay tiene el agrado de poner en su conocimiento en el marco del "II DC Tango Festival” el talentoso bandoneonista uruguayo Raúl Jaurena (ganador del premio Grammy Latino 2007 por mejor álbum de tango), se presentará en el GW Lisner Auditorium (730 21 street, NW, Washington DC), el dia 5 de abril a las 8 p.m., junto a la Pan American Symphony Orchestra. También participará del recital el cantante de tangos compatriota Nelson Pino que se encuentra de gira por Estados Unidos y Canadá.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts cordially invite you to a piano recital by Polly Ferman.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of Sisto Pascale.
Presented by the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts invite you to the concert by Uruguayan guitarist Eduardo Baranzano at the Ibero American Guitar Festival.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of SUSANA VIDA.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present the exhibit of Uruguyan artist 
AFI presents from Uruguay:
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present a performance by "Los Carlitos" Comedy Group, 2006 Uruguay "Carnaval" Contest winner and 2007 runner-up.
The Embassy of Uruguay and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts present a Candombe Workshop conducted by Daniel "Tatita" Marquez (drums) and Eugenia Silveira Chirimini (dance).
The Embassy of Uruguay, the Embassy of Spain and the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.
Music & Dance celebrating 90 years of "La Cumparsita" (the most famous Uruguayan Tango).
