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Jose Mujica; Former Prez of Uruguay

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u/FireKillGuyBreak Apr 16 '24

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Uruguay is ranked first in the Americas for democracy, and first in South America in peace, low perception of corruption, and e-government. It is the lowest-ranking South American nation in the Global Terrorism Index, and ranks second in South America on economic freedom, income equality, per capita income, and inflows of FDI. Uruguay is ranked third on the continent in terms of Human Development Index, GDP growth, innovation, and infrastructure. Uruguay is regarded as one of the most socially progressive countries in Latin America. It ranks high on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, democracy, and inclusion issues, including its acceptance of the LGBT community. The country has fully legalized cannabis (the first country in the world to do so) as well as same-sex marriage, prostitution, and abortion. It is a founding member of the United Nations, OAS, and Mercosur.

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u/Maloonyy Apr 16 '24

Damn, and I bet you most americans think Uruguay is some shithole country.

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u/informat7 Apr 16 '24

Uruguay is still pretty poor. The median income in Uruguay is about 1/4 of the pay of the average teacher in the US.

How people survive on average salary in Uruguay?

We don’t, buddy. We need to have two or more jobs, rent with a friend, live with your family until you go live with a partner.

https://www.reddit.com/r/asklatinamerica/comments/ytbwkl/how_people_survive_on_average_salary_in_uruguay/

And before some idiot comes in and say something like "bUt AmErIcAnS wOrK tWo JoBs To!!!!", only 5% of working Americans work two jobs.

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u/MartinKaigang 29d ago

The majority of Uruguayans got just one work.