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
Uruguay - BBC
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Sports minister Donyamali meets Uruguay ambassador to Tehran - Tehran TimesSports minister Donyamali meets Uruguay ambassador to Tehran  Tehran Times

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Uruguay’s new leftist President Yamandú Orsi takes office; faces financial balancing act - The HinduUruguay’s new leftist President Yamandú Orsi takes office; faces financial balancing act  The Hindu

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3-0: Valverde guides Uruguay to 2026 World Cup - realmadrid.com3-0: Valverde guides Uruguay to 2026 World Cup  realmadrid.com

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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

Uruguay backtracks on passport format after concerns raised by France, Germany, and Japan - latinamericareports.comUruguay backtracks on passport format after concerns raised by France, Germany, and Japan  latinamericareports.com

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Uruguay’s 2025 Departmental and Municipal Elections Results - AS/COAUruguay’s 2025 Departmental and Municipal Elections Results  AS/COA

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

USA Win Rematch with Uruguay to Advance to 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup Semifinals - USA BasketballUSA Win Rematch with Uruguay to Advance to 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup Semifinals  USA Basketball

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0-0: Valverde plays a part in Uruguay's draw against Chile - realmadrid.com0-0: Valverde plays a part in Uruguay's draw against Chile  realmadrid.com

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

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

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Uruguay qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025Uruguay qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Liberal Uruguay and the right to die - The EconomistLiberal Uruguay and the right to die  The Economist

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

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Uruguay players agree to call off protest prior to Copa America Femenina - FIFProUruguay players agree to call off protest prior to Copa America Femenina  FIFPro

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The Global Digital Compact and Uruguay's leadership in the digital space - UNDPThe Global Digital Compact and Uruguay's leadership in the digital space  UNDP

Uruguay shocks United States in first major upset of FIBA AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballUruguay shocks United States in first major upset of FIBA AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

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Germany rejects Uruguay’s latest passports - latinamericareports.comGermany rejects Uruguay’s latest passports  latinamericareports.com

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

Uruguay wins first leg of RWC 2027 qualifier in Chile - World RugbyUruguay wins first leg of RWC 2027 qualifier in Chile  World Rugby

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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

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

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Uruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge - Americas QuarterlyUruguay: Orsi’s Main Challenge  Americas Quarterly

Uruguay’s Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Highlights Water Management as Essential to the Future of Architecture - ArchDailyUruguay’s Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Highlights Water Management as Essential to the Future of Architecture  ArchDaily

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

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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

Uruguay Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - IAEAUruguay Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  IAEA

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Julia Paternain – from English Schools champ to world marathon medallist for Uruguay - Athletics WeeklyJulia Paternain – from English Schools champ to world marathon medallist for Uruguay  Athletics Weekly

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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

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Uruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89 - DWUruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89  DW

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