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José Mujica is an Uruguayan retired politician. From 2010 to 2015, Mujica served as the president of Uruguay. A well-known philanthropist, Mujica won the hearts of many for his donation of 90 percent of his monthly salary to charities. Due to his generosity and austere lifestyle, José Mujica has often been referred to as the world's humblest head of state.
Tabaré Vázquez was a Uruguayan politician who served as the 39th and 41st president of Uruguay from 2005 to 2010 and from 2015 to 2020 respectively. The first socialist president of Uruguay, Vázquez's first presidency strengthened the country's diplomatic ties with Argentina and Brazil. In 2006, Tabaré Vázquez was honored by WHO for implementing strict tobacco control laws in Uruguay.
José Batlle y Ordóñez was a Uruguayan politician best remembered for his service as the President of Uruguay on two occasions. He held the president's office from 1903 to 1907 and again from 1911 to 1915. He was also appointed as the acting president in 1899. Batlle is credited with modernizing the country by introducing extensive welfare state reforms.
Juan María Bordaberry was a Uruguayan politician best remembered for his service as the President of Uruguay from 1972 to 1976. He served as constitutional President from 1972 to 1973 and then as the chief of a civilian-military dictatorship until 1976. An important politician, Bordaberry also served as the Minister of Agriculture from 14 October 1969 to 1 February 1972.
Julio María Sanguinetti Coirolo is a Uruguayan politician, journalist, and lawyer. He is best known for his service as the President of Uruguay from 1985 to 1990 and again from 1995 to 2000. An influential politician, Julio María Sanguinetti Coirolo has also served as the Minister of Industry and Commerce as well as the Minister of Education and Culture.
Luis Alberto Lacalle is a Uruguayan politician and lawyer. From 1990 to 1995, he served as the 36th president of Uruguay. Over the years, he has been an important member of the National Party, serving as its chairman from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2009 to 2011.
Jorge Batlle was a Uruguayan lawyer and politician best remembered for his service as the President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005. During his presidency, Batlle managed to save Uruguay from a serious economic crisis which earned him praises from world leaders. Jorge Batlle also maintained strong diplomatic ties with the USA.
Aparicio Méndez was a Uruguayan political figure who served as a de facto President of the country from 1976 to 1981. Prior to his participation in the civilian-military administration of Uruguay, Aparicio Méndez served as the Minister of Public Health from 13 April 1961 to 16 June 1964.
Manuel Oribe was a Uruguayan politician who served as the second Constitutional President of the country from 1 March 1835 to 24 October 1838. He is credited with founding the famous National Party, the oldest political party in the country.
Luis Batlle Berres was a Uruguayan political figure best remembered for his service as the President of Uruguay from 2 August 1947 to 1 March 1951. From 1955 to 1956, he served as the President of the National Council of Government. An important politician, Batlle Berres also served as the Vice President of Uruguay for a brief period in 1947.
Baltasar Brum was a Uruguayan political figure best remembered for his service as the President of Uruguay from 1919 to 1923. He is also remembered for serving as the Prime Minister of Uruguay from 1929 to 1931. Such is his popularity that a town in Uruguay's Artigas Department is named in his honor.
