Uruguay

Country Uruguay
Capital Montevideo
Continent South America
Currency Uruguayan peso(UYU)
Languages Spanish

Montevideo

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Montevideo, founded by the Spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center. Claimed by Argentina but annexed by Brazil in 1821, Uruguay declared its independence four years later and secured its freedom in 1828 after a three-year struggle. The administrations of President Jose BATLLE in the early 20th century established widespread political, social, and economic reforms that established a statist tradition. A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement named the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led Uruguay's president to cede control of the government to the military in 1973. By yearend, the rebels had been crushed, but the military continued to expand its hold over the government. Civilian rule was not restored until 1985. In 2004, the left-of-center Frente Amplio Coalition won national elections that effectively ended 170 years of political control previously held by the Colorado and Blanco parties. Uruguay's political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent.

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Uruguay - Wikipedia
Uruguay - CIA World Fact Book
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Uruguay progresses towards developing its first regulatory agency - YahooUruguay progresses towards developing its first regulatory agency  Yahoo

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Telefonica sells Uruguay unit to Millicom for $440 million - ReutersTelefonica sells Uruguay unit to Millicom for $440 million  Reuters

Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89 - Al JazeeraUruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89  Al Jazeera

Regulars and Rookies on Uruguay Roster for July Internationals - Americas Rugby NewsRegulars and Rookies on Uruguay Roster for July Internationals  Americas Rugby News

Discovering Uruguay’s Bird Hunting Wonderland - ForbesDiscovering Uruguay’s Bird Hunting Wonderland  Forbes

China and Uruguay Deepen Economic Ties and Opportunities Outlook - China BriefingChina and Uruguay Deepen Economic Ties and Opportunities Outlook  China Briefing

International wildlife trafficking network with branches in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina dismantled - Noticias AmbientalesInternational wildlife trafficking network with branches in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina dismantled  Noticias Ambientales

Women in ordained ministry meet in Uruguay to address fundamentalism and power dynamics - The Lutheran World FederationWomen in ordained ministry meet in Uruguay to address fundamentalism and power dynamics  The Lutheran World Federation

Uruguay bets on forestry despite pollution and civil unrest - Dialogue EarthUruguay bets on forestry despite pollution and civil unrest  Dialogue Earth

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies - BBCUruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies  BBC

Delgado chosen to chair Uruguay's National Party - MercoPressDelgado chosen to chair Uruguay's National Party  MercoPress

Digital 2025: Uruguay - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Uruguay  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Why Uruguay is a classic car paradise - DWWhy Uruguay is a classic car paradise  DW

Left-wing candidate Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election - The HinduLeft-wing candidate Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election  The Hindu

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Uruguay's José Mujica, who lived like a farmer, has died. The story of the 'world’s poorest president' - FirstpostUruguay's José Mujica, who lived like a farmer, has died. The story of the 'world’s poorest president'  Firstpost

Uruguay's iconic renewable energy transition - 350.orgUruguay's iconic renewable energy transition  350.org

‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil? - The Guardian‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil?  The Guardian

Uruguay’s Democracy: A Model for Stability in Latin America - Harvard International ReviewUruguay’s Democracy: A Model for Stability in Latin America  Harvard International Review

Uruguay debuts in Swiss market - IFR AsiaUruguay debuts in Swiss market  IFR Asia

First molecular detection of Babesia bigemina in horseflies from Uruguay - ScienceDirect.comFirst molecular detection of Babesia bigemina in horseflies from Uruguay  ScienceDirect.com

1,500 workers lose jobs as Yazaki shuts down in Uruguay - IndustriALL1,500 workers lose jobs as Yazaki shuts down in Uruguay  IndustriALL

Uruguay's ex-President José Mujica, nicknamed 'world's poorest president,' dies at 89 - NPRUruguay's ex-President José Mujica, nicknamed 'world's poorest president,' dies at 89  NPR

Who is Yamandú Orsi, the newly elected president of Uruguay? - The Indian ExpressWho is Yamandú Orsi, the newly elected president of Uruguay?  The Indian Express

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José ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89 - The GuardianJosé ‘Pepe’ Mujica, former guerrilla and ex-president of Uruguay, dies aged 89  The Guardian

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Lionel Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil with injury - FOX SportsLionel Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil with injury  FOX Sports

José Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89 - The New York TimesJosé Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89  The New York Times

Uruguay election: opposition centre-left figure Yamandu Orsi wins presidential runoff - The GuardianUruguay election: opposition centre-left figure Yamandu Orsi wins presidential runoff  The Guardian

Indian Women's Junior Hockey Team Beats Uruguay In Shootout In Four Nation's Tournament - News18Indian Women's Junior Hockey Team Beats Uruguay In Shootout In Four Nation's Tournament  News18

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IOM congratulates the Government of Uruguay for protecting migrant populations through official passport modifications - International Organization for MigrationIOM congratulates the Government of Uruguay for protecting migrant populations through official passport modifications  International Organization for Migration

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Learning From Uruguay’s Energy Transition - Kleinman Center for Energy PolicyLearning From Uruguay’s Energy Transition  Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former leader, rebel icon and cannabis reformer, dead at 89 - ReutersJose Mujica, Uruguay's former leader, rebel icon and cannabis reformer, dead at 89  Reuters

UNESCO IESALC and Uruguay sign agreement to promote the transformation of higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean - unesco iesalcUNESCO IESALC and Uruguay sign agreement to promote the transformation of higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean  unesco iesalc

José Mujica, Uruguay's humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89 - NBC NewsJosé Mujica, Uruguay's humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89  NBC News

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Uruguay: More Support Needed for Independent Living - Human Rights WatchUruguay: More Support Needed for Independent Living  Human Rights Watch

Latin America pays tribute to Uruguay's Mujica, world's 'poorest president' - France 24Latin America pays tribute to Uruguay's Mujica, world's 'poorest president'  France 24

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From Paper to Click: Uruguay’s Government Transformation - World BankFrom Paper to Click: Uruguay’s Government Transformation  World Bank

Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Uruguay to Talk Security Cooperation with Key Defense Leadership - U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Uruguay to Talk Security Cooperation with Key Defense Leadership  U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)

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In razor-tight Uruguay election, fringe votes could tip the balance - ReutersIn razor-tight Uruguay election, fringe votes could tip the balance  Reuters

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Luis Suarez announces retirement from international football, leaving as Uruguay’s top goal scorer - The Athletic - The New York TimesLuis Suarez announces retirement from international football, leaving as Uruguay’s top goal scorer - The Athletic  The New York Times

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