Uruguay

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.

PR: 6	Home | Embassy of the United States Montevideo, Uruguay Includes a consular section with advice on travel with pets, guidance on U.S. visa policy and procedures, and on non-Immigrant visas. - Read more 0 Reviews. http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

PR: 5	Visit Uruguay Directory Information and reservation site for hotels, located by city, then by price. Details are then available for the hotels in the directory. - Read more 0 Reviews. http://www.visit-uruguay.com