Uruguayan Colombians

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Uruguayan Colombians are people born in Uruguay who live in Colombia, or Colombian-born people of Uruguayan descent.

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There are many Uruguayan-born persons living in Colombia, for a number of reasons. The two countries, located on opposite points of the South American subcontinent, share the Spanish language; the historical origins of both nations is common (part of the Spanish Empire until the early 19th century). [1]

In the 21st century, Uruguayan entrepreneurs are increasingly arriving in Colombia in search of business opportunities. [2]

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