What is Frente Amplio?
The Broad Front (Spanish: Frente Amplio, FA) is a centre-left political coalition of in Uruguay. It was the ruling party of Uruguay 2005 to 2020; José Mujica and Tabare Vazquez were the leaders. Frente Amplio has close ties with PIT-CNT trade union and the cooperative housing movement.
When was Tabare Vazquez president?
March 1, 2005 – March 1, 2010
March 1, 2015 – March 1, 2020
Tabaré Vázquez/Presidential terms
What type of government does Uruguay have?
Republic
Unitary statePresidential systemConstitutional republic
Uruguay/Government
What are the political parties in Uruguay?
The parties
- Broad Front (Frente Amplio) (1971–present) Uruguay Assembly (Asamblea Uruguay) (1994–present)
- Colorado Party (1836–present)
- National Party (1836–present) National Alliance (Alianza Nacional)
- Independent Party (2003–present)
- Popular Unity (Unidad Popular) (2006–present)
How many political parties are in Brazil?
In 2020, the scenario is that the country has more than 40 active political parties, and only one of them defines itself as a right-wing party (PSL), with a clear political imbalance.
What language do they speak in Uruguay?
Spanish
Uruguay/Official languages
In Uruguay, Spanish is the official language, but the Spanish spoken here is different from what you would hear in Mexico. Uruguayan Spanish has a great deal of Italian influence. Many Italian words are actually incorporated into the language.
Is Uruguay Republican or Democrat?
The politics of Uruguay abide by a presidential representative democratic republic, under which the President of Uruguay is both the head of state and the head of government, as well as a multiform party system.
What are the top 3 political parties in Brazil?
As of May 2017, 16,668,589 Brazilians were affiliated with a political party. The largest parties are MDB (which accounts for 14.4% of affiliated voters), the PT (9.5% of affiliated voters), and PSDB (8.7% of affiliated voters).
Which party is ruling Brazil?
Workers’ Party (Brazil)
| Workers’ Party Partido dos Trabalhadores | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 10 February 1980 |
| Headquarters | Rua Silveira Martins, 132 – Centro – São Paulo – SP SCS – Quadra 2, Bloco C, 256 – Edifício Toufic – Asa Sul – Brasília – DF |
| Membership (2021) | 1,572,800 |
| Ideology | Social democracy Democratic socialism show Factions: |
What is the most popular dessert in Uruguay?
Popular Uruguayan Desserts
- 1 – Alfajores de Maicena (Cornstarch Shortbread Cookies)
- 2 – Postre Massini (Massini Cake)
- 3 – Volcán de Dulce de Leche (Dulce de Leche Lava Cake)
- 4 – Salchichón de Chocolate (Chocolate Salami)
- 5 – Torta de Manzana (Apple Pie)
- 6 – Flan de Dulce de Leche (Dulce de Leche Flan)
Are there volcanoes in Uruguay?
The geology of Uruguay combines areas of Precambrian-aged shield units with a region of volcanic rock erupted during the Cretaceous and copious sedimentary facies the oldest of which date from the Devonian.