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Uruguayans in Sweden

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Uruguayans in Sweden
Sverige födda i Uruguay
Suecos uruguayos
Total population
4,000 estimated
Regions with significant populations
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
Languages
Spanish language, Swedish language
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholicism

Uruguayans in Sweden are people born in Uruguay who live in Sweden, or Swedish-born people of Uruguayan descent. As of 2013, there were over 4,000 Uruguayans living in Swedish territory.[1]

Overview

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Since Sweden was and remains a highly democratic country and a net receiver of immigrants, during the civic-military dictatorship of Uruguay (1973–1985) there were several Uruguayans fled to Sweden; this was possible, among others, much because of Ambassador Harald Edelstam.[1] Nowadays there are many Uruguayans who still live in Sweden.[1]

Uruguayan residents in Sweden have their own institutions, for instance, Casa Uruguay in Malmö[2] and the Consultative Councils in Stockholm and Gothenburg.[3]

Notable people

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past
present

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Suecia: Uruguay del norte". EL PAIS. 8 September 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ Casa Uruguay Malmö Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
  3. ^ "List of Consultative Councils of Uruguayans abroad". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013. (in Spanish)