This Photo Inspired Envy Throughout Latin America. What Made It Possible?
Uruguay’s politics weren’t always so civil. Its imperfect success story offers lessons for the rest of the world, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief from Montevideo.
Uruguay’s “Fascinating Gambit” On Trade
The nation is looking past Mercosur to China and the Pacific—and Washington is in danger of missing out.
Uruguay’s Controversial Turn Towards Law and Order
A major law passed by the government has far-reaching implications, including for free expression.
The Mayor Who Wants to Be Uruguay’s President
Yamandú Orsi leads Uruguay’s second-biggest city, but his ambitions don’t stop there.
Farewell to an Unassuming Star of Latin America’s Left
The least flashy leader of the 2000s “Pink Tide” was one of its most effective.
Three Priorities for Uruguay’s New President
Expect Luis Lacalle Pou to work quickly on these issues when he takes office on March 1.
Why Uruguayans Are Also in the Streets
A massive, peaceful protest in Uruguay reflects institutional strengths, not weaknesses.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
The Newcomers Shaking Up Uruguay’s Election
A host of new faces and parties are adding uncertainty to this year’s presidential race.
Meet the Candidates: Uruguay
Uruguay’s ruling coalition goes for a fourth consecutive term in a campaign marked by a debate over rising crime.
Trailblazing Leaders on How to Make Latin American Politics More Inclusive
What do a Zapotec woman from Mexico, an Afro-descendant advocate from Uruguay, and a gay rights activist from Chile have in common? Quite a lot, it turns out. On March 27, Mexico’s Eufrosina Cruz Mendoza, Uruguay’s Edgardo Ortuño, and Chile’s Jaime Parada Hoyl – three Latin American politicians who have broken glass ceilings in their … Read more
Uruguay Is Latin America’s Social Inclusion Leader. Here’s Why.
Leer en español This article is adapted from AQ’s most recent issue, “Fixing Brazil.” To receive the print edition at home, subscribe here. A small country sandwiched between larger neighbors has claimed the number-one spot in Americas Quarterly Social Inclusion Index TM — for the third year in a row. So, what does Uruguay keep getting right? Simply … Read more
Uruguay Oil Investment Bucks Global Pullback
After decades of standing by as neighbors Brazil and Argentina struck it rich in oil, Uruguay is getting into the action. Oil majors Total, ExxonMobil and Statoil are all making big investments in the tiny South American country, attracted by new projections that Uruguay may hold an “elephant” of an oil field. Problem is, with oil … Read more
Syrian Refugees in Uruguay Face an Uncertain Future
To see our entire feature on Syrian refugees in Latin America, click here. Uruguay’s invitation in late 2014 sounded like a dream to the Alshebli family, who had been living in a cramped Lebanon apartment for more than a year since they fled Syria. Not only would all 17 Alsheblis receive asylum, they would also … Read more
Edgardo Ortuño, Uruguay
First black member of parliament, undersecretary and interim minister of industry and energy, champion of Afro-Uruguayan culture—those are Edgardo Ortuño’s historic achievements in a country where the marginalization of Afro-descendants, comprising approximately 10 percent of Uruguay’s population, remains a major challenge.1 Ortuño, 45, who grew up in a working- class neighborhood in Montevideo, leveraged his … Read more
