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Paraguayans in Uruguay
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Paraguayan Uruguayans are people born in Paraguay who live in Uruguay, or Uruguayan-born people of Paraguayan descent. Overview Many Paraguayan-born persons live in Uruguay, for a number of reasons. Both countries share the Spanish language; their historical origins are common (part of the Viceroyalty of the River Plate, Spanish Empire); both countries are members of MERCOSUR, there is no need for special migration documents, and circulation is relatively easy. Uruguay is a small, quiet country, with wide beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, so many well-off Paraguayans choose Uruguay as their usual holiday destination, some of them even as permanent residence. Other Paraguayans of a lower social condition come to Uruguay in search of job opportunities, as part of a big inflow of Latin Americans entering Uruguay. The 2011 Uruguayan census revealed 1,781 people who declared Paraguay as their country of birth. As of 2013, there are some 150 Paraguayan citizens registered in the Uruguayan social security. Paraguayan residents in Uruguay have their own social and cultural association. Notable Paraguayans in Uruguay * Otto Miguel Cione, writer and playwright * Clotardo Dendi, footballer * Sofia Gerona, chef * Marcos Zeida, politician and activist * Sergio Abreu, lawyer and politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, is son of a Paraguayan immigrant See Also
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