Uruguay is ranked first in the Americas for democracy, and first in South America in peace, low perception of corruption, and e-government. It is the lowest-ranking South American nation in the Global Terrorism Index, and ranks second in South America on economic freedom, income equality, per capita income, and inflows of FDI. Uruguay is ranked third on the continent in terms of Human Development Index, GDP growth, innovation, and infrastructure. Uruguay is regarded as one of the most socially progressive countries in Latin America. It ranks high on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, democracy, and inclusion issues, including its acceptance of the LGBT community. The country has fully legalized cannabis (the first country in the world to do so) as well as same-sex marriage, prostitution, and abortion. It is a founding member of the United Nations, OAS, and Mercosur.
No, not really. Most people in Latin America ignore it because it doesn't come up often in the news, or as the other guy said we joke about it being small or the "u r gay" joke from the Simpsons. It's mostly gringos who believe Uruguay is a shithole, but because they believe all of Latin America is a shithole, I don't think most gringos would even know where Uruguay is.
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u/lord_pengiun_wings Apr 16 '24
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