The greatest events in Uruguayan History

1. July 18, 1830: Uruguay gained independence from the Empire of Brazil.

2. In the mid-19th century, Uruguay was the scene of wars between Argentina and Brazil. These wars were fought to protect Uruguay's independence and sovereignty.

3. Between 1903 and 1904, Uruguay fought the Rio de la Plata war with Argentina. This war broke out as a result of disagreements over determining the borders between the two countries.

4. Between 1959 and 1973, Uruguay lived under the dictatorship of Juan María Bordaberry. During this period, human rights violations and political oppression took place in the country.

5. Between 1973 and 1985, Uruguay lived under military rule. During this period, violence and pressure against political opponents increased in the country.

6. As a result of the referendum held in Uruguay in 1984 to re-establish the democratic order, the country returned to the democratic form of government.

7. In 2005, Uruguay became the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage.

8. In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize tobacco products. With this law, the sale and consumption of tobacco products were limited in the country.

9. In 2019, Uruguay, under the leadership of former President Tabaré Vázquez, adopted the law that standardizes the packaging of tobacco products and makes warning labels mandatory in the country. This law aims to reduce the harm of tobacco products.

10. In 2020, Uruguay was one of the countries that demonstrated a successful performance in combating the COVID-19 epidemic. The country managed to keep the spread of the epidemic under control by taking early measures.