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August 25th, 2020

On August 25th, Uruguay celebrated its 195th anniversary of Independence. We celebrate 195 years promoting peace, all Human Rights and freedoms, social inclusion and sustainable development. We wish all our fellow compatriots a Happy National Day.

Women Peace and Security Meeting

July 15th, 2020

Uruguay and Canada co-hosted a Women Peace and Security Focal Point meeting to discuss #WomenPeaceSecurity issues, and to advance inclusive and sustainable peace & security.

Virtual Canada Day Celebration

July 1st, 2020

The Uruguayan Embassy in Canada and the Latin American embassies held a tribute to Canada on July 1. Uruguay made its contribution to the virtual Canada Day celebration with a video of the song "Batuquembé", by Hugo "Cheche" Santos, performed by Darío Píriz.

Link to video: https://youtu.be/qqAjJteRDJA

Inauguration of President Luis Lacalle Pou

March 1st, 2020

Luis Lacalle Pou took his oath to office, and was sworn in on March 1st, 2020 as the new President of Uruguay.

Regional Workshop: "Opportunities for the #WomenPeaceSecurity Agenda in the Americas"

December 14-16th, 2020

Canada and Uruguay hosted a workshop on Women, Peace and Security in the Americas in Uruguay. Both countries will preside over the #WPS Global Network of Focal Points in 2020, 20 years after UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

Collaborative Meeting on: WPS, Elsie Initiative, and Vancouver Principles

December 5th, 2019

The Embassy of Uruguay in Canada hosted a meeting to discuss synergies and explore potential collaborations between Women, Peace & Security, the Elsie Initiative, and the Vancouver Principles.

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October 29-31, 2019

Latin American Art Exhibit: "Art of the Americas"

For the closing of Latin American Heritage Month, Terra Art presents an exhibition of Latin American art. The exhibition will present a selection of new and innovative art from various countries, including works by Uruguayan artist resident in Toronto, Teresa Barrotti

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October 24, 2019

Tribute to Ida Vitale

On October 24th, the Embassy of Uruguay and the Latin American community paid tribute to the life and work of the Uruguayan author Ida Vitale, awarded the Cervantes 2018 award. The event was organized in conjunction with UNAM Canada, and included poetry readings by students and members of the Mexican and Uruguayan communities in Ottawa. Uruguayan, Jose Campione, was amongst the presenters who offered a literary analyses of the work of Ida Vitale.

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October 19, 2019

Ottawa Latin American Book Fair

Members of the Latin American community participated in the Latin American Book Fair in Ottawa, enjoying poetry readings, literary criticism and book sales. The Uruguayan drummer and percussionist, Sergio Faluotico, was one of the presenters.