Uruguayan here too. This makes me quite proud indeed too! For people that aren't aware, we do have our fair share of problems, Uruguay is being being given a t

Uruguayan here too. This makes me quite proud indeed too! For people that aren't aware, we do have our fair share of problems, Uruguay is being being given a too romantic view by the international media IMO. The main ones being IMO (no particular order, and many related): - Cases of extreme poverty and "slums" where a lot of people grow up in very negative environments. - Lack of security! Lots of problems with violence and violent robberies. - In many cases, not good enough education for the non wealthy, same for the public health system. - A big problem with drug abuse, specially with drugs like "pasta base", similar to crack. Definitely gay marriage and cannabis legalization are steps in the right direction but we have a long way to go. I agree with the OP though, life is pretty good over Uruguay, I've been living abroad for a year now and miss the hell out of my country :) It's a very unique little county, no place like home.