Uruguay

Uruguay’s Broad Front endorses government's October 8 pro-Palestinian march in Montevideo

Uruguay’s Foreign Ministry has continued to formally support a two-state solution and maintains diplomatic relations with both Israel and the Palestinians.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A flag of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) party with an image of Uruguay's former President Jose 'Pepe' Mujica flutters as his funeral cortege makes its way in downtown Montevideo, on May 14, 2025, a day after his death.

(L-R) Chairman of Selection Committee, The Genesis Prize Foundation, David Hatchwell, Argentinian President Javier Milei, and Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation.

Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move

According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People with Uruguayan and Israeli flags attend a rally in support of Israel, in Montevideo on October 11, 2023.

‘Jews, we know what you did’: Jewish teens chased in antisemitic attack in Uruguay

Attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threatened the mother with paving tiles, the community said as prosecutors probed a possible hate crime.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Uruguay suspends agreement with Hebrew University, citing latest Gaza City occupation plan

The decision comes after just weeks of announcing the agreement between ANII and the university, which would have seen the opening of offices from the Uruguayan agency in Jerusalem.

AUGUST 17, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

WJC, ADL slam S. American recognition of 'Palestine'

Lauder says comments could derail peace process; Foxman: Actions taken by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay undermine bridge-building.

DECEMBER 8, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF

South American countries recognize Palestinian state

Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay recognize "free and independent" Palestine with 1967 borders; Israel: recognition contradicts road map.

DECEMBER 6, 2010ByJORDANA HORN, HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, HERB KEI

Grapevine: Closing a Circle

Uruguay celebrates its independence anniversary, ‘A Star Is Born’ is set to snarl capital traffic, and an Internet campaign seeks to bring Simon and Garfunkel here.

AUGUST 31, 2010ByGREER FAY CASHMAN