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Part One: Christmas non-Bastard: The Tupamaros of Uruguay

Behind the Bastards

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Uruguay's Turmoil: From Prosperity to Protest

This chapter explores Uruguay's socio-economic decline following World War II, emphasizing the shift from prosperity during the Korean War to severe economic hardships and unrest. It highlights the rise of a disillusioned generation of law students who, faced with government repression, begin to organize for radical change in response to the crumbling welfare state.

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