Uruguay Lands on US Visa Ban List of 75 Countries

2026-03-06 - 19:03

Key Points — Uruguay was included in a January 2026 US State Department suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, affecting 80 to 100 Uruguayans — Ambassador Daniel Castillos said the measure is provisional and under review, but acknowledged that about 70 Uruguayans were deported in 2025 — Uruguayan exports also face a 10%