News Summary: Peñarol celebrates its victory, concern for Rochet, and national news
Peñarol club successfully began its participation in the Torneo Intermedio after defeating Liverpool 2-1 at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo. With this victory, the team led by Diego Aguirre improves its position in the annual table and moves closer to the top spots in the standings. Aguirre highlighted the resilience of his players and expressed optimism about the team's future in upcoming competitions.
During the match, Peñarol players showed their social commitment by wearing shirts in support of the organization of Relatives of Detained and Disappeared Persons, a cause commemorated this month. Additionally, goalkeeper Washington Aguerre took the opportunity to publicly apologize for his behavior and expulsion in a previous match against Defensor, acknowledging that his reaction was not correct and highlighting the effort of his teammates.
Coach Diego Aguirre also spoke about upcoming international challenges, mentioning that the team will recover several important players for the match against Corinthians. Aguirre asked the fans not to lose faith in the team and praised the great work of young footballers Brian Barboza and Facundo Álvez, who played a prominent role in the aurinegro team's latest triumph.
Regarding the national team, there is concern about the health of goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. Just 30 days before Uruguay's debut in the World Cup, Rochet was unable to play for his team despite being announced as a starter. The coaching staff led by Marcelo Bielsa will closely monitor his medical progress during the week to assess the severity of his situation and his availability for the tournament.
As for local events in Montevideo, a major fire was reported in an apartment in the Malvín neighborhood on Saturday night. The fire started on the third floor of a building located at the rambla and Concepción del Uruguay street. Fortunately, residents were able to evacuate the premises on their own before firefighters arrived, who worked intensely to control the black smoke and extinguish the flames.
On the political front, the Secretary of the Presidency, Alejandro Sánchez, analyzed the latest data on the approval of the Uruguayan government. Sánchez stated that the population's expectations are higher than current actions and that the Executive Branch must "step on the accelerator" so that public policies take hold. According to the secretary, it is necessary to work with more speed to meet the demands of citizens.
Finally, in the international and leisure sphere, the results of the Spanish National Lottery for Saturday, May 16, 2026, were released. The draw distributed the first and second prizes, as well as several refunds, among the participants of this popular official game. The Spanish lottery is played twice a week and remains one of the most followed events by those looking to try their luck.