Leftist ex-president Jose Mujica turned the South American country into a bastion of progressive politics. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
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It’s been three presidents since he was president. His election and reforms he spearheaded made me move down here, and most things he said post presidency, and knowing his limits made me respect him even more. He was very pragmatic.
What’s Uruguay’s immigration policy like?
Well, you know how the US requires a green card and etc before you can even search for work?
You need a job here to apply as a resident. You can stay for 6 months no paperwork as long as you leave and come back. Any amount of time.