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According to your depiction of Uruguayan parties the "Partido Nacional" is more centrist than the "Patido Colorado". I'm not sure if I agree with that.

GFischer 13y ago
Both are right-wing, and both contain centrist and more right-wing factions, but I do believe the Partido Colorado is more right wing. It's not always a bad thing, I for instance would like a harder stance on security. But they do have some very troubling individuals, and my family knows Dr. Pedro Bordaberry (the son of the one that led to the dictatorship, and current leader of the party) extremely well, and he is extremely right wing. My girlfriend was secretary of one of the sectors of the Partido Nacional, so I also know a lot of people there, and in my opinion they're slightly more centrist, but (also strictly IMO) they still have a huge problem with cronyism and corruption, not that the governing party doesn't, but they haven't managed to purge that yet.
- marpalmin 13y ago
  I see your point. However I think that historically "Partido Nacional" is far more linked with typical right wing ideals and stereotypes. Anyway, I think we aren't adding much value with a political discussion about Uruguay here. I really liked your summary about the topic.
- doppenhe 13y ago
  I think in general Uruguay has less extremes overall than american political parties. Overall Uruguay is social democratic country and has been that way since the end of the dictatorships (which were indeed run by the colorado party). I would say all parties find themselves either center right or center left, calling any of them right wing or left wing compared to the extremism we see in the US seems a tad off.
  - agilebyte 13y ago
    When you say extremism in the US do you mean regarding social or economic policies? (looking at things from the UK)
    - doppenhe 13y ago
      today I would say both. Specially the republican party that has started catering to the extreme right wing conservatives. Having lived most of my life in Uruguay and only moved to the US 10 years ago I am amazed on how quickly the political system here has devolved towards the extremes.

GFischer 13y ago

Both are right-wing, and both contain centrist and more right-wing factions, but I do believe the Partido Colorado is more right wing. It's not always a bad thing, I for instance would like a harder stance on security. But they do have some very troubling individuals, and my family knows Dr. Pedro Bordaberry (the son of the one that led to the dictatorship, and current leader of the party) extremely well, and he is extremely right wing. My girlfriend was secretary of one of the sectors of the Partido Nacional, so I also know a lot of people there, and in my opinion they're slightly more centrist, but (also strictly IMO) they still have a huge problem with cronyism and corruption, not that the governing party doesn't, but they haven't managed to purge that yet.

marpalmin 13y ago
I see your point. However I think that historically "Partido Nacional" is far more linked with typical right wing ideals and stereotypes. Anyway, I think we aren't adding much value with a political discussion about Uruguay here. I really liked your summary about the topic.
doppenhe 13y ago
I think in general Uruguay has less extremes overall than american political parties. Overall Uruguay is social democratic country and has been that way since the end of the dictatorships (which were indeed run by the colorado party). I would say all parties find themselves either center right or center left, calling any of them right wing or left wing compared to the extremism we see in the US seems a tad off.
- agilebyte 13y ago
  When you say extremism in the US do you mean regarding social or economic policies? (looking at things from the UK)
  - doppenhe 13y ago
    today I would say both. Specially the republican party that has started catering to the extreme right wing conservatives. Having lived most of my life in Uruguay and only moved to the US 10 years ago I am amazed on how quickly the political system here has devolved towards the extremes.