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The Uruguayan president added that in addition to providing free computers, Plan Ceibal opens up new possibilities for communication and interaction in the education community and makes it possible to establish connections with other local areas and even other countries.

In Montevideo, the Uruguayan Air Force gave the breakdown by nationality.

The company said that distribution of its products in the Uruguayan market will be in collaboration with LAOR, a local distributor and vendor.

Jorge Jourdan, director of Santander Uruguay, said, 'We received word (from Uruguayan officials) that Santander's purchase of ABN's assets and liabilities has been authorized, which means we will create the biggest private bank in Uruguay.'

Many Uruguayans hailed the legislation as a victory; however, the response of the local bishops was less than positive.

He could even pick the brains of fellow Briton Jamie Baker, who was beaten by the Uruguayan Davis Cup player in the final qualifying round at the USTA National Tennis Center on Friday.

In a risky maneuver, the US Treasury analyzed Uruguayan deposits and found that "with a lot of arm twisting" with other international players, if dollar checking and savings deposits were backed 100 percent, this would convince consumers to keep their money in the banks.

Petrobras bought Shell's Uruguayan assets, a figure industry analysts estimate at US$38 million.

Famed Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano lamented that "the eight-hour workday became law in Uruguay one year before the United States and four years before France; but today, to find a job is a miracle." A third of the country's 3.4 million people are now living in poverty, and unemployment is almost 15 percent.

Earlier last week Uruguayan officials disclosed that Conviasa was looking for a venture with Pluna, but said that no decision had been made on a deal yet.

They further gently suggested that the Uruguayan legislators "not leave it up to a referendum"--the only thing worse than a woman's right to choose, apparently, being the public's right to choose a woman's right to choose.

For this black woman leader, the signing of this agreement represents the State's recognition of the social barriers faced by black Uruguayan women, such as access to housing.