Uruguayans in Sweden

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]

Uruguayans in Sweden
Sverige födda i Uruguay
Suecos uruguayos
Total population
4,000 estimated
Regions with significant populations
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
Languages
Spanish language, Swedish language
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholicism

Overview

Since Sweden was and remains a highly democratic country and a net receiver of immigrants, during the civic-military dictatorship of Uruguay (1973–1985) there were several Uruguayans fled 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

past
present

See also

References

  1. "Suecia: Uruguay del norte". EL PAIS. 8 September 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. Casa Uruguay Malmö Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
  3. "List of Consultative Councils of Uruguayans abroad". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013. (in Spanish)


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