Yugoslavia-Uruguay Relations: Diplomacy, Trade, and Emigration (1946–1955)

The article analyzes socialist Yugoslavia’s stance towards Uruguay in the decade following the Second World War, using ar­chival materials, relevant scholarship, and contemporary newspa­per reporting. The introduction outlines diplomatic ties, beginning with Uruguay’s recognition of communist Yugoslavia and ending with the FNRJ embassy’s de facto independence in Montevideo. The section on economic cooperation examines trade exchanges over the entire period, focusing on existing contracts and trade volume. The final section explores Yugoslav emigrants’ activities in Uruguay, including their organization and connections to their homeland.