Abstract
Traditionally referred to as the ?Switzerland' of America, Uruguay is a country whose economy has never been very dynamic and diversified. In fact, it has always depended on agriculture and rearing in order to earn revenue and maintain its finances. During WWII, the economy of the country worsened owing to factors like inflation. The working class took advantage of this situation and resorted to protests especially regarding their salary restrictions. This incident led to the creation of the ?Coordinador', a politico-military organization. The organization was a gathering of several left-wing groups and the workers and peasants formed the basis of this movement. The Movimiento de Liberación Nacional MLN-Tupamaros was born in 1966 from the ?Coordinador'. The name ?Tupamaros' refers to a rebel inca chief, Tupac Amaru.
