Aviation & Tourism: Arajet announced direct Punta Cana–Montevideo flights starting March 3, 2027, with service three times a week (Mon/Thu/Sat) using Boeing 737 MAX 8, aiming to boost tourism and business links between Uruguay and the Caribbean. Green Aviation Finance: Syzygy Plasmonics signed a framework agreement with the IFC to support a pipeline of SAF projects across Latin America, with the first deployment planned in Durazno, Uruguay (NovaSAF-1). Regional Policy & Rights: Uruguay hosted the Montevideo population conference, with opposition senator Malaka Parker urging cross-party, permanent implementation of the Montevideo Consensus—backed by Amnesty’s call to protect women’s rights safeguards. Trade & Investment Ties: Vietnam and Uruguay advanced cooperation via their Joint Committee in Hanoi, discussing trade promotion and market access for key agricultural products. Insurance Outlook: Fitch says Latin American non-life insurers are entering a softer cycle but remain resilient, with neutral outlooks for Brazil, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. Business & Tech: EBANX expanded leadership and merchant services, signaling continued payment growth momentum across the region. Local Business Tech: IOL Privé launched in Uruguay as a digital-first private banking experience using DriveWealth tech.