Uruguay Travel Advisory: Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Uruguay, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Crime risk persists, especially in the departments of Montevideo, Canelones, Maldonado, and Rivera. Violent crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking, and theft, which can happen at any time and have affected U.S. citizens.