Uruguay Travel Advisory
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Country Summary: Crime is most prevalent in the Montevideo, Canelones and Rivera departments. Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, car jackings, and thefts occur throughout the country and in urban areas frequented by U.S. government personnel, day and night. Criminals commonly travel in pairs on motorcycles to approach unsuspecting victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses, in which innocent bystanders are often victimized. Read the country information page for additional[...]
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Country[...]