Former Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez said he feared a dispute between Uruguay and Argentina over a paper mill [1] would turn into an armed conflict. “This is a strange story” as Bloggings by boz [2]reports, “and a strange shakeup in Uruguayan politics.” Boz also asks some questions sparked by Vazquez's statements. The BBC reports [3] that Vazquez later said his comments were “inopportune”. The former President also announced he was quitting Uruguayan politics.
Uruguay: Controversy Over Former President's Statements on War With Argentina
· Written by Silvia Viñas
Categories: Latin America, Uruguay, International Relations, Politics, War & Conflict