VOICED : Uruguayos reaccionan ante alertas de viaje entre Uruguay y EEUU

The transcript discusses mutual travel alerts issued by the US and Uruguay due to recent violence and crime. Uruguay warns its citizens about the increasing violence in the US, particularly due to hate crimes and the widespread possession of firearms. Conversely, the US advises its citizens about rising crime rates in Uruguay, including armed robbery and vehicle theft. The transcript also provides crime statistics, highlighting the severity of the situation in both countries.

What prompted Uruguay to issue a travel alert for its citizens visiting the United States?

• Political tensions

• Economic instability

• Increase in hate crimes and violence

• Recent natural disasters

What advice does the Uruguayan government give to its citizens traveling to the U.S.?

• Avoid large gatherings and crowded places

• Travel only during the day

• Stay in rural areas

• Use public transportation

Why did the United States issue a travel alert for its citizens traveling to Uruguay?

• Health concerns

• Increased crime rates

• Political unrest

• Natural disasters

How does the safety situation in Uruguay compare to other countries according to the transcript?

• Uruguay is relatively safer with no war

• Uruguay has a high rate of indiscriminate killings

• Uruguay is facing severe economic issues

• Uruguay is experiencing a civil war

What was the record number of homicides in Uruguay in 2018?

• 381

• 250

• 150

• 500