Embassy of the United States

The United States established diplomatic relations with Uruguay in 1867. Uruguay declared its independence in 1825 and consolidated it in 1828 after the end of a 3-year conflict with Brazil and the dissolution of its federation with Argentina. The relationship between Uruguay and the United States is strong. The two countries share important values ​​such as a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, sound economic policies, strong labor rights, environmental protection, investing in people, the desire for disputes between nations to be resolved peacefully, and commitment with the multilateral system.