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2017 Prado Grand Champion Bull ![]() El Yunque Soc. Ganadera |
2016 Prado Grand Champion Bull ![]() Rincon de Pardavila Silver Medal: "Angus - Champion of the World 2016" |
2015 Prado Grand Champion Bull El Yunque Sociedad Ganadera El Yunque Gold Medal: "Angus - Champion of South America 2015" Silver Medal: "Angus - Champion of the World 2015" |
2017 Prado Grand Champion Female ![]() Tarantela Bayucua 9579 |
2016 Prado Grand Champion Female ![]() Sociedad Ganadera El Yunque Bronze Medal: "Angus - Miss South America 2016" |
2015 Prado Grand Champion Female Cabaña La Santina Silver Medal: "Angus - Miss South America 2015" |
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Uruguay ( Uruguay was inhabited by the Charrúa people for approximately 4000 years before the Portuguese established Colonia del Sacramento, one of the oldest European settlements in the country, in 1680. Montevideo was founded as a military stronghold by the Spanish in the early 18th century, signifying the competing claims over the region. Uruguay won its independence between 1811 and 1828, following a four-way struggle between Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Brazil. It remained subject to foreign influence and intervention throughout the 19th century, with the military playing a recurring role in domestic politics until the late 20th century. Modern Uruguay is a democratic constitutional republic, with a president who serves as both head of state and head of government. Uruguay is ranked first in Latin America in democracy, peace, lack of corruption,[8] e-government,[9] and is first in South America when it comes to press freedom, size of the middle class and prosperity.[8] On a per-capita basis, Uruguay contributes more troops to United Nations peace-keeping missions than any other country.[8] It ranks second in the region on economic freedom, income equality, per-capita income and inflows of FDI.[8] Uruguay is the third-best country on the continent in terms of HDI, GDP growth,[10]innovation and infrastructure.[8] It is regarded as a high-income country (top group) by the UN.[9] Uruguay is also the third-best ranked in the world in e-Participation.[9] Uruguay is an important global exporter of combed wool, rice, soybeans, frozen beef, malt and milk.[8] The Economist named Uruguay "country of the year" in 2013,[11] acknowledging the innovative policy of legalizing the production, sale and consumption of cannabis. Same-sex marriage and abortion are also legal, leading Uruguay to be regarded as one of the most liberal nations in the world, and one of the most socially developed, outstanding regionally,[12] and ranking highly on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, and inclusion issues.[13] |