Lmao. Yup. Though Uruguay is a lot more fractured than some other countries, so they have at least 5 viable political parties, so the wind can change direction quickly there. I’m not as worried about this dude being in charge as I am about who might win Ecuador’s election, or what’s going on in chie
Last I heard developments in Chile were positive but admittedly I don't really follow this stuff very well, what concerning things are happening in Chile?
In general terms, its policy was in line with the previous mandate. The share of social expenditure in total public expenditure thus rose from 60.9% to 75.5% between 2004 and 2013. During this period, the unemployment rate fell from 13% to 7%, the national poverty rate from 40% to 11% and the minimum wage was raised by 250%. It also supports the strengthening of trade unions. According to the International Trade Union Confederation, Uruguay has become the most advanced country in the Americas in terms of respect for "fundamental labour rights, in particular freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the right to strike".
holy shit how haven't I heard of this guy
that guy who was a bus driver and also a socialist
He became the president of Uruguay!? Oh wow, he's done well for himself.
Last I heard about him was when he grifted $300,000 from donors and deleted his Twitter account for 3 days.
I have a friend who lives in Uruguay, when I asked him if he was more white or native he said they basically genocided all the natives.
Looks like Mujica was term-limited in 2015. He was eligible again in 2020, but I guess he didn't run.
Fuck term limits.
