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]
Suecos uruguayos | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 4,000 estimated | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö | |
| Languages | |
| Spanish language, Swedish language | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Roman Catholicism |
Overview edit
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 edit
- past
- Dahd Sfeir (1932–2015), actress
- present
- Hebert Abimorad (born 1946 in Montevideo), poet, translator and journalist
- Henry Engler (born 1946 in Paysandú), neuroscientist, former Tupamaro
- Roberto Mascaró (born 1948 in Montevideo), poet and translator
- Ana Luisa Valdés (born 1953 in Montevideo), anthropologist and translator
- Martin Lopez (born 1978 in Stockholm), drummer
- Martin Mendez (born 1978 in Montevideo), bass guitar player
- Guillermo Molins (born 1988 in Montevideo), footballer
- Sofía Rito (born 1985 in Stockholm), weightlifter
- Sebastian Senatore (born 1985 in Montevideo), footballer
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Suecia: Uruguay del norte". EL PAIS. 8 September 2013. (in Spanish)
- ^ Casa Uruguay Malmö Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
- ^ "List of Consultative Councils of Uruguayans abroad". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013. (in Spanish)
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