What was the nature of the 1970s and 1980s regime in Uruguay?
Democratic
Communist
Military dictatorship
Authoritarian
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Military dictatorship. Uruguay experienced a period of authoritarian rule marked by the repression of political opposition and civil liberties. The military took control through a coup d'état in 1973 and remained in power until the late 1980s. During this time, thousands of Uruguayans were detained, tortured, and disappeared, leading to a dark chapter in the country's history.
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