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Uruguay

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Civil lawUnitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Montevideo
Population
3,400,000
Languages
Spanish
Currency
UYU

Uruguay · Constitution

Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

In force since 1967, suspended during the 1973-1985 dictatorship and restored on the return to democracy, with reforms in 1989, 1994, 1996 and 2004. It provides for a presidential system with a collegiate element in the executive, entrenches an extensive catalogue of rights, and makes constitutional amendment possible by popular initiative with 10% of registered voters.

The constitutional text

In force since 1967, suspended during the 1973-1985 dictatorship and restored on the return to democracy, with reforms in 1989, 1994, 1996 and 2004. It provides for a presidential system with a collegiate element in the executive, entrenches an extensive catalogue of rights, and makes constitutional amendment possible by popular initiative with 10% of registered voters.

Separation of powers

Unitary. Nineteen departments have elected intendentes and juntas with administrative and local taxing competence, and municipalities were added in 2010, but all legislative power belongs to the General Assembly.

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