Uruguayans in Sweden
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (4,000 estimated) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö | |
| Languages | |
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Spanish language Swedish language | |
| Religion | |
| 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]
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
References
- 1 2 3 "Suecia: Uruguay del norte". EL PAIS. 8 September 2013. (Spanish)
- ↑ Casa Uruguay Malmö (Spanish)
- ↑ "List of Consultative Councils of Uruguayans abroad". Retrieved 1 November 2013. (Spanish)
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