The Uruguayan government, led by President Luis Lacalle Pou, has declared an end to the water emergency instituted earlier this year, following an extensive drought that notably impacted the capital and its surrounding regions. Recent rainfall in the affected areas has replenished water reserves and streams that are vital for public consumption. At an event […]
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