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By Kent Larsen
Uruguay Temple Dedication Postponed, Two Brazil Temple Dedications Set For December
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- A series of general strikes in Uruguay has
led the LDS Church to postpone the open house and dedication of the
new Montevideo Uruguay Temple, the LDS Church announced today. The
strike has led to construction delays that will keep the Temple from
being completed on time. The Church also announced the open house and
dedication dates for the two new Brazilian temples, in Recife and in
Porto Allegre.
The strikes in Uruguay are led by a variety of labor unions that are
seeking increased salaries from the government, just as it is
preparing its budget for the coming fiscal year. The unions believe
the government's budget will not provide them with the raises they
want. The strikes are continuing, leaving the dates for the Temple
open house and dedication uncertain.
Meanwhile, the open house for the Recife Brazil Temple began November
11th and will continue until December 2nd. The dedication will be
held Friday, December 15th. The open house for the Porto Alegre
Brazil Temple will begin December 2nd and continue through December
9th, with its dedication held on December 17th.
Sources:
LDS Church release: Two temples in Brazil to be dedicated in December
Deseret News 24Nov00 N1
and
Podria agravarse delicada situacion social en Uruguay
CNN en Espanol (AP) 18Nov00 N1
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