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1516
Europeans discover Uruguay
Spanish explorer Juan Diaz De Solis was killed by the indigenous people while exploring Rio de la Plata. This discouraged further European colonization for more than 100 years. -
Spanish found Montevideo
Spanish found the city of Montevideo and take over Uruguay from the indigenous peoples. During this event, many of the indigenous peoples are killed. -
Uruguay Becomes part of the royalty of la Plata
Uruguay Becomes part of the viceroyalty of la Plata. The capital is at Buenos Aires. -
The vice monarchy is overthrown
After the overthrow of the Spanish monarchy by Napoleon Bonapart, the people of Uruguay rebelled against the vice monarchy. -
Argentina and Brazil lay claims to eastern Uruguay
Argentina and Brazil lay claims to eastern Uruguay and found The eastern republic of Uruguay and in 1830 the constitution is approved. -
Opposition of groups
In 1933 Opposition groups are excluded from the government following a military coup. -
Violent protests
In 1984 violent protests begin against repression and deteriorating economic conditions. -
Disappearances
Commission begins investigating the fate of 160 people who disappeared during the military dictatorship. -
Economic crisis
In 2002 emergency measures, including tax increases, are announced by President Batlle in an effort to prevent Argentina's financial crisis from coming into Uruguay. -
Legalized Marijuana
In 2018 Uruguay is the first country in the world to legalize The sale of Marijuana for recreational use.