Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
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Uruguay political and security risk assessment
Uruguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Uruguay
What is the political and security risk in Uruguay right now?
Uruguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 1.8% in 2025 with inflation at 4.7%.
What are the main risks of operating in Uruguay?
Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What has changed recently in Uruguay?
Uruguay moved unchanged this week and was flat over the last 12 weeks, from 17 to 17.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Uruguay stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Food makes up 65% of goods exports (2024 data), so harvest, port and road disruption matter for buyers.
Trade equals 50% of GDP (2025 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$85.3 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth1.8%Latest data, 2025
Inflation4.7%Latest data, 2025
Trade50% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Food exports65% of goods exportsLatest data, 2024
Population3.4 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Uruguay threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Uruguay for business?
Uruguay carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 17 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Uruguay?
The main risk drivers are armed conflict and political violence (guarded); protest and civil unrest (guarded); staff movement and duty of care (guarded). Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What is the outlook for Uruguay?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Uruguay stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Uruguay risk assessment updated?
The Uruguay threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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