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The beginning of Uruguay
Brazil, Argentina renounce claims to territories which become the Eastern Republic of Uruguay. -
Constitution
Constitution approved. -
President
Jose Ordonez was elected the president of Uruguay. -
joining Argentina and Brazil
Uruguay joins Argentina and Brazil in war against Paraguay, which is defeated. -
Army Surrendered
Paraguay’s army surrendered to the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Pres. Lopez refused to surrender. -
Independence
Uruguay became independent. -
Laws
A law was enacted that made it illegal to attack a foreign head of state. -
Most Humble President
Jose Mujica was born on May 20, 1935 in Montevideo, Uruguay -
Tabare Vazquez
Tabare Vazquez was born in La Teja, Uruguay. He later became an oncologist and then mayor of Montevideo in 1989. -
Jose Mujica
Mujica joined the Tupamaro, a revolutionary organization founded by Raúl Sendic and others whose goal was to undermine Uruguay’s repressive leadership. -
Carlos Estrada
Carlos Estrada (b.1909), Uruguayan composer, died. -
People escaping prison
In Montevideo, Uruguay, a hundred Tupamaro guerrillas escaped from prison. -
Murder?
Mujica was arrested several times for his activities and was convicted in 1971 of having killed a police officer. -
Juan Maria Bordaberry
In Uruguay Juan Maria Bordaberry dissolved Congress and banned political parties at the behest of military leaders. -
Poor Mujica
Mujica was tortured and spent long periods of time in solitary confinement, including two years at the bottom of a well. -
Mysterious disappearance
Uruguay teacher Julio Castro disappeared. His remains were identified in 2011 using DNA tests. -
FREEDOM
Mujica and the other political prisoners were freed later that year under a general amnesty. -
Divore
Argentina legalized divorce. Prior to this Argentines went to Uruguay for divorces and continued to go there for legal abortions. -
China
China and Uruguay established diplomatic ties. -
Mujica running for president
Mujica proposed that the government legalize and distribute marijuana to cut off revenue to drug dealers. -
Epiphany
While everybody else is recovering from Christmas and New Year attempting to stick to their resolutions and hitting the gym, the Uruguayan’s are preparing for the next big festival on their calendar, Epifanía. -
Candlemas
A religious holiday celebrating the presentation of Jesus to the temple 40 days after his birth on February 2, many households hold parties and colorful processions at Candlemas. Dancing and live music are popular events held throughout the day. -
Holy Week
Another big family event starting on Easter weekend, Semana Santa is a time when most Uruguayan’s head back to their relative’s homes or go on vacation. It is vivaciously celebrated in the central city Montevideo, where many parades are held, and is one of the capital’s most significant festivals. -
Natalicio de Artigas
Natalicio de Artigas celebrates and commemorates the life of the father of Uruguayan independence, Jose Gervasio Artigas. It’s a great day to be in Uruguay, with pride and nationalism spilling out on to the streets of every city, town, and village in the country. Parades, street festivals, dancing, and music provide a truly exhilarating patriotic experience. -
Independence Day
One of Uruguay’s most revered public holidays, the anniversary of the country’s independence from the Spanish and Portuguese colonial power achieved in 1825 falls on August 25. The festivities start during the afternoon and in certain places such as Montevideo, rage on until the early hours of the morning. -
