Freed from Guantanamo, Six Detainees Begin New Life in Uruguay
Four Syrians, one Tunisian and one Palestinian have been flown from the US military prison in Cuba to their new home in South America. VICE News asks what they can expect in the Spanish-speaking country of 3.4 million.
The US Finally Sealed the Deal and Sent Six Gitmo Detainees to Uruguay
Six Guantanamo Bay prisoners were sent to Uruguay in a long-awaited deal that marks the largest detainee transfer since Obama pledged to close the facility in 2009.
A Top UN Official Is Not Happy About US States Legalizing Weed
The organization's anti-narcotics chief said recent votes to legalize marijuana violate the international conventions that guide global drug policy.
Uruguay's Marijuana Cultivators Are Gradually Coming Out of Their Grow Closets
Independent marijuana growers in Uruguay are slowly embracing the new legalization laws. But the country's landmark legislation could be at risk in the presidential election on November 30.
An Energy Revolution is Underway in Uruguay
With no known oil reserves, tiny Uruguay is harnessing alternative energy sources and bringing down energy costs for consumers.
The Establishment Turns Against the Drug War
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, billionaire Richard Branson and a half-dozen ex-presidents say it's time to discuss legalizing drugs. But don't hold your breath waiting for change.
Pope Francis Spoke Out Against Drug Legalization — Here's Why He's Wrong
The Pope's remarks risk stigmatizing practical solutions that treat drug abuse as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
Costa Rica Fells Italy, Tournament Continues to Be Drunk
As nobody predicted, Costa Rica is winning the—or anyway a—Group of Death. Meanwhile, the Swiss go to war, success fails to ensue.
All of Uruguay's World Cup Troubles Can be Traced to a Termite Infestation, Naturally
Is there a more sinister reason for Uruguay's dud of a performance in their first World Cup match?
It's Make-or-Break Time for These Ten World Cup Players
The World Cup is upon us, and for these ten players, both young and old, there are chances to create or cement legacies that will define the rest of their lives. No pressure.
Italian Porn Star Gives Up Sex in Pursuit of ‘Collective Orgasm’ at World Cup
Rocco Siffredi, the 50-year-old adult film
Uruguay Is Getting High as Officials Try to Snuff Out Tobacco
While the South American country passed laws to regulate the production of weed, officials are moving forward with stricter tobacco rules.