Uruguayans in Sweden

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]

Uruguayans in Sweden

Suecos uruguayos
Total population
4,000 estimated
Regions with significant populations
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
Languages
Spanish language, Swedish language
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholicism

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.[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

past

• Dahd Sfeir (1932–2015), actress

present

• Henry Engler (born 1946 in Paysandú), neuroscientist, former Tupamaro
• Martin Lopez (born 1978 in Stockholm), drummer
• Roberto Mascaró (born 1948 in Montevideo), poet and translator
• 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
• Ana Luisa Valdés (born 1953 in Montevideo), anthropologist and translator
• Hebert Abimorad (born 1946 in Montevideo), poet, translator and journalist

See also

• Sweden–Uruguay relations
• Emigration from Uruguay

References

1. "Suecia: Uruguay del norte". EL PAIS. 8 September 2013. (in Spanish)
2. Casa Uruguay Malmö Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
3. "List of Consultative Councils of Uruguayans abroad". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013. (in Spanish)