U.S. small businesses seeking more affordable software solutions could find Uruguayan products a viable alternative. As international companies become more and more dependent on technology to run their businesses, information...
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Uruguayan Forestry Faces Environmental Criticism
As Uruguayan forestry companies become increasingly profitable, ecologists are pushing for additional protection of the country’s natural environment. Environmentalists in the South American country are lobbying the national government to...
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The ‘Center’ Promise: Uruguay Presidential Candidates Reject Left-Right Labels
As Uruguay’s October presidential elections get closer, the candidates and their speeches are converging toward the political "center." Is this just a marketing trick, or does it represent the real...
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Uruguay Elections Won’t Affect Trade Pact With U.S.
The controversial Trade and Investment Framework Agreement signed by Uruguay and the United States during the current Uruguayan administration will not be affected even if the radical left-wing candidate is...
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Uruguay Emerging as International Film Set Location
Multinational companies are increasingly filming commercials and other audiovisual projects in Uruguay to take advantage of the country’s skilled technicians and low production costs. “Amongst the Latin American countries, Uruguay...
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Habitat for Humanity-like Project in Uruguay Seeks Global Support
A Latin American organization similar to Atlanta-based Habitat for Humanity that builds houses for poor families is seeking support for its operations in Uruguay. The volunteer organization, Un Techo para...
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Atlanta Airport GM Wins National Leadership Award
Ben DeCosta, aviation general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, has received a National Leadership Award from the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. The award honors public servants who...
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French Consul General to Return Home in a Calmer Time
France’s consul general for the Southeast U.S., Philippe Ardanaz, received a roaring welcome when he assumed his new post in Atlanta on Aug. 29, 2005, the day that Hurricane Katrina...
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Jacada Names New VP
Jim Bacon has been named senior vice president of sales for the Americas at Atlanta-based software company Jacada Ltd. Mr. Bacon was most recently chief marketing officer and vice president of...
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Danish Honorary Consul to Speak on Georgia as ‘Exporting Champion’
Christopher Smith, a Macon attorney and Denmark's honorary consul for Georgia, will discuss “Georgia as an Exporting Champion” at the World Chamber of Commerce's networking event on July 30. The...