For more information see the Uruguay profile.

Uruguay is a South American country on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Argentina. The nation has historically been the most prosperous nation of Latin America, but economic difficulties and subsequent inflation lowered the standard of living in the 1980's. Reform, industrial privatization and free trade have brought hope of improvement.

Uruguay gained independence from Brazil in 1828. It has enjoyed one of Latin America's strongest democratic governments, except for a period of military rule from 1973-85.

It is Latin America's most secular state, with no preference given to any religion. Lack of knowledge of God has given opening for Satan to deceive the people, as there are now more occult centers than Protestant churches.