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Uruguay cancels Cardama OPV deal over “serious breaches,” moves toward legal action
Uruguay’s government has terminated its contract with Spain’s Cardama shipyard for the construction of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Uruguayan Navy, citing “serious contractual breaches,” and said it will seek damages through legal action.
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