A few days ago I told you that I was impressed by Jose Mujica, the president of Uruguay. Now I've learned a little more about the country and am even more impressed.
It is South America's second smallest country yet has seen annual economic growth of 5.6% since 2004. Its per capita environmental footprint is low. The Happy Planet Index gives a high rating to the country.
You'd have to say it's fairly liberal. It was the first nation to legalize marijuana. It has also legalized gay marriage and prostitution. Naturally, it provides universal health care. And it has challenged the legitimacy of the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) and TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade agreements.
It is a welcoming nation. I spoke of its accepting Syrian refugees. Now it has also accepted the first six US prisoners resettled to South America from Guantánamo.
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