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 - CIA World Fact Book
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Flooding Along the Uruguay and Ibicuí Rivers - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Flooding Along the Uruguay and Ibicuí Rivers  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

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

Record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay - Phys.orgRecord cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay  Phys.org

Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay - The GuardianWeather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay  The Guardian

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Uruguays Jose Mujica: The Worlds Humblest Head of State - The Wire IndiaUruguays Jose Mujica: The Worlds Humblest Head of State  The Wire India

Brazil, Ecuador qualify for FIFA WC 2026; Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia on cusp - - News On AIR -Brazil, Ecuador qualify for FIFA WC 2026; Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia on cusp -  News On AIR -

International Alfajor Fair held in Montevideo, Uruguay - XinhuaInternational Alfajor Fair held in Montevideo, Uruguay  Xinhua

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

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Ancient sloth bone from Uruguay shows signs of possible human-inflicted trauma 33,000 years ago - Archaeology News Online MagazineAncient sloth bone from Uruguay shows signs of possible human-inflicted trauma 33,000 years ago  Archaeology News Online Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Phantom cows and missing millions spark scandal in Uruguay - ReutersPhantom cows and missing millions spark scandal in Uruguay  Reuters

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

Uruguay to maintain Blue Helmets on UN Mission in the DRC - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyUruguay to maintain Blue Helmets on UN Mission in the DRC  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Trump announces new US ambassadors to Uruguay, Japan, Luxembourg, Austria, and Dominican Republic. Know w - Times of IndiaTrump announces new US ambassadors to Uruguay, Japan, Luxembourg, Austria, and Dominican Republic. Know w  Times of India

‘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

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

At least 15 dead as record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay - The Straits TimesAt least 15 dead as record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay  The Straits Times

Uruguay elections: What environmental issues face its next president? - Dialogue EarthUruguay elections: What environmental issues face its next president?  Dialogue Earth

At least 15 dead as polar air mass brings record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformAt least 15 dead as polar air mass brings record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

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

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

CAF and Uruguay execute four innovative debt conversion transactions for USD 750 million - CAF -banco de desarrolloCAF and Uruguay execute four innovative debt conversion transactions for USD 750 million  CAF -banco de desarrollo

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

People here are very welcoming… this kind of hospitality is rare to find: Uruguay Ambassador on Delhi - The Indian ExpressPeople here are very welcoming… this kind of hospitality is rare to find: Uruguay Ambassador on Delhi  The Indian Express

Uruguay’s Democracy: A Model for Stability in Latin America - Harvard UniversityUruguay’s Democracy: A Model for Stability in Latin America  Harvard University

Uruguay extends operation to assist homeless people - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyUruguay extends operation to assist homeless people  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Uruguay Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyUruguay Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

University of the Republic (Uruguay) wins the 12th ICC Moot Court Competition, Spanish version - | International Criminal CourtUniversity of the Republic (Uruguay) wins the 12th ICC Moot Court Competition, Spanish version  | International Criminal Court

Innovation and Heritage: New mechanism to preserve the Church of Atlántida, Uruguay - UNESCO World Heritage CentreInnovation and Heritage: New mechanism to preserve the Church of Atlántida, Uruguay  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

FAO Welcomes Five Uruguayan Institutions to AGRIS, Enriching Global Agricultural Knowledge - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Welcomes Five Uruguayan Institutions to AGRIS, Enriching Global Agricultural Knowledge  Food and Agriculture Organization

India and Uruguay conclude 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations - ANI NewsIndia and Uruguay conclude 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations  ANI News

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

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

Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election - Al JazeeraYamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election  Al Jazeera

Uruguay’s Water Crisis - The Borgen ProjectUruguay’s Water Crisis  The Borgen Project

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

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

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

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Uruguay shifts to center-left as Orsi takes office - ReutersUruguay shifts to center-left as Orsi takes office  Reuters

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

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

Uruguay’s new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act - AP NewsUruguay’s new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act  AP News

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

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: Fishing workers confront police - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyUruguay: Fishing workers confront police  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

In Uruguay, a presidential election focused on ‘democratic coexistence’ - Al JazeeraIn Uruguay, a presidential election focused on ‘democratic coexistence’  Al Jazeera

The Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Uruguay in 2025 - OneSafeThe Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Uruguay in 2025  OneSafe

Strengthening Trade Ties Through U.S. – Uruguay Business Partnerships - U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)Strengthening Trade Ties Through U.S. – Uruguay Business Partnerships  U.S. Embassy in Uruguay (.gov)

José ‘Pepe’ Mujica obituary - The GuardianJosé ‘Pepe’ Mujica obituary  The Guardian

Through SIP+ Uruguay improves care for pregnant women in vulnerable situations - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Through SIP+ Uruguay improves care for pregnant women in vulnerable situations  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

International Mother Earth Day: ECLAC and Uruguay Reaffirm their Commitment to Environmental Democracy and Implementation of the Escazú Agreement - Comisión Económica para América Latina y el CaribeInternational Mother Earth Day: ECLAC and Uruguay Reaffirm their Commitment to Environmental Democracy and Implementation of the Escazú Agreement  Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe

Uruguay - IFADUruguay  IFAD

Uruguay - Friedrich Naumann FoundationUruguay  Friedrich Naumann Foundation

How Does Uruguay Do It? - Foreign PolicyHow Does Uruguay Do It?  Foreign Policy

Polls close in Uruguay’s election, with ruling coalition and opposition headed for photo finish - The Indian ExpressPolls close in Uruguay’s election, with ruling coalition and opposition headed for photo finish  The Indian Express

Elder Stevenson Finds Unity in Uruguay - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgElder Stevenson Finds Unity in Uruguay  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Wealth Managers Flock to South American Beach Haven for the Rich - BloombergWealth Managers Flock to South American Beach Haven for the Rich  Bloomberg

Uruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89 - dw.comUruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89  dw.com

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

Uruguay's new government recognizes neither Maduro nor González Urrutia as Venezuela’s president - Latin America ReportsUruguay's new government recognizes neither Maduro nor González Urrutia as Venezuela’s president  Latin America Reports

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

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)

AFET ad-hoc delegation to Uruguay and Argentina | Missions | Events | AFET | Committees - European ParliamentAFET ad-hoc delegation to Uruguay and Argentina | Missions | Events | AFET | Committees  European Parliament

Uruguay Emerges as International Shoot Hub - VarietyUruguay Emerges as International Shoot Hub  Variety

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

Why Uruguay Is India’s Secret Weapon for Conquering South America’s Markets - financialexpress.comWhy Uruguay Is India’s Secret Weapon for Conquering South America’s Markets  financialexpress.com

Shelters´ demand grows in Uruguay due to extreme cold - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyShelters´ demand grows in Uruguay due to extreme cold  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay’s next president? - Al JazeeraWho is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay’s next president?  Al Jazeera

GRASSP: Uruguay - UnicefGRASSP: Uruguay  Unicef

José Mujica, Uruguay’s modest leader who transformed the country, dies at 89 - CNNJosé Mujica, Uruguay’s modest leader who transformed the country, dies at 89  CNN

REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency  Americas Quarterly

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Ceibal: Transforming Education in Uruguay through Technology - World BankCeibal: Transforming Education in Uruguay through Technology  World Bank

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

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

Elder Stevenson honors strength of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay - Church NewsElder Stevenson honors strength of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay  Church News

From a Tin-Roof Shack, Pepe Mujica Removed the Pomp From Politics - The New York TimesFrom a Tin-Roof Shack, Pepe Mujica Removed the Pomp From Politics  The New York Times

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Is Uruguay too stable for its own good? - The EconomistIs Uruguay too stable for its own good?  The Economist

Uruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer - The GuardianUruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer  The Guardian

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