Uruguay 2007

Uruguay 2007

South America
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, the population of Uruguay was estimated to be 3.4 million people. The economy was largely based on agriculture, livestock and fishing and had a GDP of $32 billion. Foreign relations were mainly with its South American neighbours such as Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, as well as other developed countries around the world. In 2007, the country was led by President Tabaré Vázquez, who had been in power since 2005. During his presidency, Vázquez sought to reduce poverty and inequality in Uruguay by increasing public spending on healthcare and education and introducing tax reforms to benefit small businesses. He also sought to improve foreign relations with countries such as Cuba and Venezuela while maintaining strong ties with allies such as the United States and European Union…
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