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The nations of Mexico and Uruguay established diplomatic relations in 1831. [1] Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Historically, both countries were part of the Spanish Empire until the early 19th century. Mexico was part of Viceroyalty of New Spain while Uruguay was part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. Soon after independence, both nations established diplomatic relations on 22 February 1831. In 1882, Uruguay established a consulate in Mexico City. In 1941, Mexico elevates its diplomatic mission in Montevideo to an embassy with Uruguay doing so two years later in 1943. [1]
In April 1967, Mexican President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz paid a visit to Uruguay, the first by a Mexican head-of-State. [2] During the 1970s and 1980s, Uruguay went through a Civic-military dictatorship. During that time several dissidents were killed and 'disappeared'. Several hundred Uruguayan citizens applied for asylum at the Mexican Embassy in Montevideo and were soon thereafter relocated to Mexico. [2] In 1985, democracy was restored in Uruguay and in May 1986, Uruguayan President Julio María Sanguinetti paid a State visit to Mexico where he met with President Miguel de la Madrid. [2] There have since been several high-level visits between leaders of both nations.
In August 2009, Mexican President Felipe Calderón traveled to Uruguay on a State visit held by his counterpart President Tabaré Vázquez. [3] In Montevideo, Calderón and Vázquez signed several agreements which were intended to further advance the free trade agreement signed by both nations in 2004. [2] While in Uruguay, President Calderón participated in the Ceibal project, an initiative to provide laptops to schoolchildren and improve internet access, by visiting the school which was to receive the 300,000 laptops in this scheme. [3]
In 2014, the Mexican Government approved granting Uruguayan President José Mujica with the Order of the Aztec Eagle for being exemplary in transforming his country and for advocating defense of universal values for the respect for human rights, democracy and social equality, as well as the promotion of initiatives against poverty, hunger, discrimination and social exclusion. The ceremony was presided and granted to President Mujica by Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. [4]
In February 2019, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard paid a visit to Uruguay where he met with President Vázquez and Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa to discuss the ongoing Crisis in Venezuela and presidential crisis and for both nations to mediate in the crisis. [5] Since the meeting, Uruguay has announced its support of incumbent President Nicolás Maduro [6] while Mexico's maintains its neutrality.
In 2023, both nations celebrated 122 years of diplomatic relations. [7]
Presidential visits from Mexico to Uruguay [2] [8]
Presidential visits from Uruguay to Mexico [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements such as an Arbitration Agreement (1902); Agreement on Cultural Exchanges (1985); Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (1990); Agreement on Tourism Cooperation (1993); Agreement for the Prevention of the Misuse and Repression of Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors and Products Essential Chemicals (1996); Extradition Treaty (1996); Agreement for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments (1999); Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance Cooperation in Criminal Matters (1999); Agreement on Air Transportation (2009); Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation and Prevent Tax Evasion in Tax Matters on Income and Equity (2009); Agreement of Cooperation in Protection, Conservation, Recovery and Restitution of Cultural goods (2009) and an Mutual Administrative Assistance and Exchange of Information in Customs Matters (2017). [14]
In July 2004, both nations signed a free trade agreement. [2] In 2023, trade between the two nations amounted to US$710 million. [15] Mexico's main exports to Uruguay include: vehicles, televisions, tractors, juices and electrical equipment. Uruguay's main exports to Mexico include: packaged beverages, rice, cheese and curd, plywood, leather, wool, cream and other milk based products. [15]
Mexican multinational companies such as América Móvil, Binbit, Gruma, Grupo Bimbo and Grupo Omnilife (among others) operate in Uruguay. Uruguayan companies such as Arkano, Quanam and Vopero operate in Mexico. [16]
The nations Mexico and Russia initially established diplomatic relations in 1890. In 1924, Mexico recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. In 1930, Mexico broke diplomatic relations with the USSR and granted asylum to Leon Trotsky. In 1943, Mexico and the USSR re-established diplomatic relations. After the dissolution of the union, Mexico once again established diplomatic relations with the current Russian Federation in 1992.
The nations of Chile and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1831, however, relations were severed in 1974 in the aftermath of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Diplomatic relations were re-established in 1990 and have continued unabated since.
The nations of Argentina and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1888. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, G-20 major economies, Latin American Integration Association, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Italy–Uruguay relations are the current and historical relations between Italy and Uruguay. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of Italian migration to Uruguay. Approximately 40% of the Uruguayan population is of Italian origin. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
France–Uruguay relations are the current and historical relations between the French Republic and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centers on the history of French migration to Uruguay. In the late 19th century, one-third of Uruguay's population was of French descent. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Japan–Uruguay relations are foreign relations between Japan and Uruguay. Both countries are members of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Mexico–India relations, also called Mexican-Indian relations or Indo-Mexican relations, are the diplomatic relations between India and Mexico. Both nations are members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Denmark–Mexico relations are the foreign relations between Denmark and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Venezuela established diplomatic relations in 1831, however, diplomatic relations between both nations have been historically unstable on several occasions. During the Venezuelan presidential crisis, Mexico took a neutral position and has continued to maintain diplomatic relations with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
The nations of Mexico and Peru established diplomatic relations in 1823. Diplomatic relations were briefly cut in 1932 and reinstated again in 1933. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Lima Group, Organization of Ibero-American States, Organization of American States, Pacific Alliance and the United Nations.
Cuba–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Costa Rica–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
El Salvador–Uruguay relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of El Salvador and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Portugal–Uruguay relations refers to the current and historical relations between Portugal and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Honduras and Mexico established diplomatic relations in 1879. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Mexico–Saudi Arabia relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Both nations are mutual members of the G-20 major economies and the United Nations.
Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations are the diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Mexico–Qatar relations are the foreign relations between Mexico and Qatar. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations exist between Azerbaijan and Uruguay. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Finland–Uruguay relations are the bilateral relations between Finland and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
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