Languages of Uruguay In order to understand the languages of Uruguay, it is important to examine its history and ethnic populations. Today, the ethnic demographics of Uruguay are largely homogenous—87.7% are of European ancestry, 4.6% are of mixed African ancestry, and 2.4% are of mixed indigenous ancestry. Originally settled by the nomadic Charrúa people, theContinue reading “Uruguay Post #2”
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Uruguay Post #1
Uruguay is a unique country amongst its region. Many countries in South America have endured tumultuous histories of dictatorships, social crises, American-backed intervention and subsequent instability. As a result, following the global trend, quite a few South American countries are falling into extremist governments. However, as the New York Times reports, Uruguay “is not aContinue reading “Uruguay Post #1”
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