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Uruguay
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Government
Uruguay's 1967 constitution institutionalizes a strong presidency, subject to legislative and judicial checks. The president's term is five years. Twelve cabinet ministers, appointed by the president, head executive departments.
The Constitution also provides for a bicameral General Assembly responsible for enacting laws and regulating the administration of justice. The General Assembly consists of a 30-member Senate, presided over by the vice president of the republic, and a 99-member Chamber of Deputies.
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| President | Batlle, Jorge |
| Vice President | Hierro, Luis |
| Min. of Agriculture & Fishing | Gonzalez, Gonzalo |
| Min. of Economy & Finance | Atchugarry, Alejandro |
| Min. of Education, Culture, Sports, & Youth | Guzman, Leonardo |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs | Opertti, Didier |
| Min. of Health | Bonilla, Conrado |
| Min. of Housing & Environment | Irureta Saralegui, Saul |
| Min. of Industry, Tourism, Energy, & Mines | Bordaberry, Pedro |
| Min. of Interior | Stirling, Guillermo |
| Min. of Labor & Social Welfare | Perez del Castillo, Santiago |
| Min. of National Defense | Fau, Yamandu |
| Min. of Transportation & Public Works | Caceres, Lucio |
| President, Central Bank | De Brun, Julio |
| Ambassador to the US | Fernandez Faingold, Hugo |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Paolillo, Felipe H. |