Red Palm Weevil Threat
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Montevideo is struggling with a red palm weevil infestation, having removed about 1,500 palm trees since 2022. The effectiveness of current pest control methods, like the 'piqueta,' is under discussion as the city seeks solutions.
Montevideo begins two-month roadworks on Avenida Bolivia; traffic diversions in place
- Roadworks have begun on Avenida Bolivia in Montevideo's Carrasco neighborhood, expected to last approximately two months. - The project involves repairing deteriorated concrete on the stretch between Murillo and Liverpool streets, causing temporary traffic diversions. - The Intendencia de Montevideo is investing $13.3 million in the project, managed by the company R&K, with the goal of improving…
Montevideo merchants demand "radical solutions" for street population, not "patches," and call for housing plan
- Merchants in Montevideo's Centro, Cordón, and Ciudad Vieja districts are demanding radical solutions to the growing problem of people living on the streets. - They report significant negative impact…
Uruguay to Deploy Army Armored Vehicles in Montevideo Neighborhoods
- Uruguay's Interior Minister Carlos Negro announced that armored Army vehicles will patrol Montevideo neighborhoods as part of security operations. - Twelve Mamba MK-7 armored vehicles, donated by th…
Montevideo's Informal Settlements: Two-Thirds Lack Planned Intervention
- Montevideo, Uruguay, has 345 informal settlements, with two-thirds lacking planned interventions. - These settlements occupy 1,200 hectares and house an estimated 133,086 people, though the actual n…
