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Uruguay was founded by the Spanish
Uruguay was originally called Montevideo. It was used a strong military hold by the Spanish when it was founded. The Spanish later used Uruguay’s natural harbor to make an important commercial center. -
Economic Crises
There were many economic problems and this caused a lot of emigration. Many of the people chose the US and Spain to go to because of better jobs. -
It got expanded by Brazil.
First, Uruguay was was claimed by Argentina. After this happened, Brazil added onto it and expanded it. These events would soon create freedom in years to come. -
Uruguay claimed its independence and secured its freedom.
After three years of struggling, Uruguay finally secured their freedom. A major factor in Uruguay claiming their independence is when their nation got build so it increased in size. Since they were a bigger country now, they were able to be free and not be ruled by anyone. -
Tupamaros Movement
This was a violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement. The slogan that defined this movement was “Words divide us; action unites us.” It eventually stopped in 1992 because the army killed and captured most of them. -
Uruguay’s president took control over the government and military.
This was caused by the previous movement in the 1960’s. This led the military to expand and the rebels to be crushed. -
Civilian rule was restored.
The military was expanding dramatically during this time. -
Frente Amplio Coalition won national elections.
When this happened, 170 years of political control previously held by the Colorado and Blanco parties was ended. -
There were political, social, and economic changes.
The administrations of the president made these changes which caused Uruguay to have a statist tradition. -
Uruguay is free.
Their political and labor conditions are the one of the freest in South Africa.
