Uruguayans in Sweden
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| Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö | |
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| Spanish language Swedish language |
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| Predominantly Roman Catholicism |
Uruguayans in Sweden are people born in Uruguay who live in Sweden, or Swedish-born people of Uruguayan descent. As of 2013, there were over 4,000 Uruguayans living in Swedish territory.[1]
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Overview
Being Sweden a very democratic country and a net receiver of immigrants, during the civic-military dictatorship of Uruguay (1973-1985) there were several Uruguayans that went exiled to Sweden; this was possible, among others, much because of Ambassador Harald Edelstam.[1] Nowadays there are many Uruguayans who still live in Sweden.[1]
Uruguayan residents in Sweden have their own institutions, for instance, Casa Uruguay in Malmö[2] and the Consultative Councils in Stockholm and Gothenburg.[3]
Notable people
- Henry Engler (born 1946 in Paysandú), neuroscientist, former Tupamaro
- Martin Lopez (born 1978 in Stockholm), drummer
- Roberto Mascaró (born 1948 in Montevideo), poet and translator
- Fernando Flores Morador (born 1950 in Montevideo), philosopher and historian of ideas
- Martin Mendez (born 1978 in Montevideo), bass guitar player
- Guillermo Molins (born 1988 in Montevideo), footballer
- Sebastian Senatore (born 1985 in Montevideo), footballer
- Ana Luisa Valdés (born 1953 in Montevideo), anthropologist and translator
See also
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