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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Celebrating 100 years of the Church in Uruguay - LDS LivingCelebrating 100 years of the Church in Uruguay  LDS Living

Saudi FM receives Uruguayan counterpart in Riyadh - Arab News PKSaudi FM receives Uruguayan counterpart in Riyadh  Arab News PK

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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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Family farming stands out for its environmental performance in Uruguay's agricultural sector - ScienceDirect.comFamily farming stands out for its environmental performance in Uruguay's agricultural sector  ScienceDirect.com

Results show 82% of national roads in Uruguay are 3-star or better - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeResults show 82% of national roads in Uruguay are 3-star or better  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

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2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uruguay - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Uruguay  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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Ambassador Lou Rinaldi - U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)Ambassador Lou Rinaldi  U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)

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USA vs Uruguay - Quarter-Finals - FIBA AmeriCup 2025 - fiba.basketballUSA vs Uruguay - Quarter-Finals - FIBA AmeriCup 2025  fiba.basketball

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