AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUruguay Labor Talks: Uruguay’s construction union Sunca and employer chambers reached a preliminary deal to cut the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, starting next year with one hour less per year and no pay loss, reaching 40 hours in 2030; the agreement runs to 2031 but still needs union approval and government endorsement. Brain Health in Latin America: A two-year randomized trial across 11 countries found older adults at risk of dementia improved more with a coach-led, structured lifestyle program than with a flexible self-guided version, with the biggest gains in memory. Tobacco Prevention: Uruguay is among countries that have kept plain tobacco packaging in place; the policy—designed to make packs less appealing—has faced legal fights but remains a key public health tool. Primary Care Expansion: The Bahamas joined PAHO’s Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aiming to align investments and innovation around national health priorities. Academic Freedom Watch: A new global ranking shows Uruguay’s academic freedom score slipping since 2015, highlighting ongoing pressure on university autonomy.
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