China will allow visa-free entry to nationals of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay for a year from June 1, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday during a regular press conference.

The death of former Uruguayan president José 'Pepe' Mujica brought the curtain down on one of the great love stories of Latin America.

Under Jose Mujica's presidency in 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalise marijuana sales

Sport’s highest court has rejected an appeal by five Uruguay players against their bans for clashing with fans after a Copa America semifinal in North Carolina last year, dismissing their claim that they acted in self defense to protect their families.