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Uruguay, Little Trailblazer that Could

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Carolina

As 2013 hurtles to a close, Uruguay has been receiving an avalanche of worldwide recognition. London’s The Guardian called the entire country “heroic” and said that it deserved a Nobel Peace Prize; Foreign Policy named President Mujica among its 100 Leading … Continue reading →

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Uruguay, Mon Amour (English)

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Carolina

Para una versión de este blog en español, haga click aquí. It’s been a whirlwind six weeks since my wife, kids and I moved to Montevideo for nine months. We have found an apartment, moved in, and hunted down things … Continue reading →

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