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José Alberto Mujica Cordano is the President of Uruguay. José Mujica was elected President of Uruguay in 2009, and took office on 2010 March 1.
In his 20's, Mujica joined the Tupamaros movement, an armed group for political change. He was frequently captured and jailed by authorities, and escaped prison during one of his stays. He was freed, in 1985 when democracy was restored, under amnesty law covering political and military crimes during this time.
Mujica and others of the Tupamaros created the Movement of Popular Participation party, and he was elected deputy in 1994 and senator in 1999, before being elected as president in 2009.
The President of Uruguay can't be re-elected (in Uruguay re-election is forbidden). Mujica's term will end on 2015 March 1.
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Was there a prince from Uruguay?
No, Uruguay is not a monarchy. It has a president.
What is the name of the king queen or president of Uruguay?
Uruguay has a president (is not a kingdom) and his name is José Mujica.
Do Uruguay have a president?
yes
Who is the king in Uruguay?
Uruguay has no king, it has a president: Dr. Tabaré Vázquez.
Does Uruguay have a royal family?
No they have a President.
What are the laws in Uruguay?
One fo the laws of Uruguay are: that you must be OLDER than eighteen years old to vote for president,mayor or vice president. One fo the laws of Uruguay are: that you must be OLDER than eighteen years old to vote for president,mayor or vice president. One fo the laws of Uruguay are: that you must be OLDER than eighteen years old to vote for president,mayor or vice president.
Who was Uruguay's first president?
Fructuoso Rivera from the Colorado Party (this political party still exists in Uruguay and was the third in votes in the last two national elections). The largest avenue in Montevideo (Uruguay's capital) has its name and a department (one of Uruguay "provinces") was named after his last name.
Who controls Uruguay right now?
Dr. Tabaré Vázquez is the president of Uruguay until 2020.
Who is the president and vice president of Uruguay?
Hank Gryliss is the president and chuck finnley is thevSKMgd;ds
What is the number of President in Uruguay?
5 years and the president can't be re-elected.
Who is the queen in Uruguay?
Uruguay is not a monarchy, it's a republic so it has President not king and/or queen. It's current president is José Mujica since March 2010.
What do Uruguay people call their ruler?
Mr. President.
