Montevideo Uruguay Living Blog September Archive

Spanish invades Uruguay!

09/25/08 13:28

A few centuries ago, Spain invaded what is now called Uruguay and helped established what it is today. Now, however, Uruguayans are still claiming that they are being invaded again. This time, it is through the flood of investments coming from Spain.

No surprise in the case of the Spanish there. Things are getting chillier back home and people are already looking for cheaper alternatives.

Link: Uruguay sees 'invasion' of Spanish property investors | South America | News

An Online Rolodex to Pardaise

What if you can find a comprehensive list with details of the places that you needed to contact and go to in a country in just one web site, just like a Rolodex? This is what "Contacts in Uruguay" features. The site is designed like a Rolodex, which is a device use to store business contact information. To see this comprehensive international Rolodex of Uruguay view it here.

Link: Contacts in Uruguay

The Father of Uruguay

If the United States of America has the likes of George Washington, the nation of Uruguay has its Jose Artigas, said to be the father of Uruguay.

If you plan to be an expat here, it is necessary that you know the forefathers of this great nation. Come one and read this short article about him and his deeds.

Link: Monument to José Gervasio Artigas in Montevideo