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.
Overview
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. Nowadays there are many Uruguayans who still live in Sweden.
Uruguayan residents in Sweden have their own institutions, for instance, Casa Uruguay in Malmö and the Consultative Councils in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Notable people
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