Uruguay's ethics board Jutep rules ex-economy minister Azucena Arbeleche breached conduct rules by signing tax benefits for a firm her husband managed, El Observador reports

Uruguay's Public Transparency and Ethics Board (Jutep) ruled 2 to 1 that former Economy Minister Azucena Arbeleche breached public-service conduct rules by signing an August 2022 resolution granting tax benefits to Lanafil, a company where her husband was general manager, El Observador reported on 4 March 2026 citing sources at the board. The board said she should have informed then-president Luis Lacalle Pou and recused herself.