A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement, the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led Uruguay's president to agree to military control of his administration in 1973. By the end of the year the rebels had been crushed, but the military continued to expand its hold throughout the government. Civilian rule was not restored until 1985. Uruguay has long had one of South America's highest standards of living; its political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent. - US CIA World Factbook

Used for riot suppression by the crack Guardia Metropolitana. - Photo provided by John Doe
Citroen-Kegresse P-28 Armored Car

Three Citroen-Kegresse P-28 armored vehicles entered service in Uruguay with the Metropolitan Guard in 1933-34, and has the honor of being the first armored vehicle in Uruguay. One has been preserved in Montevideo.

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M5A1 Half Track

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Photo research by Dr. Georg V. Rauch and courtesty of Dr. André Louis Maurois.---Photo courtesy of Oscar A. Guala
U.S. M3A1 "Stuart" Light Tank

28 received in 1944, 26 more in 1945 under "Lend Lease". For details, see the United States section of TANKS!. It is understood that they remained in service up into the 1980's.

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U.S. M3A1 White Scout Car

One received in 1975 as a gift from Brazil.

"You can appreciate the changes due to the engine replacement. A Scania Diesel was applied, and changes on deck were to be done." - Photo courtesy of Oscar A. Guala
U.S. M24 Chaffee Light Tank

17 were obtained after WW2.

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Dr. Georg von Rauch
Dr. Georg von Rauch

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Dr. André Louis Maurois

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Thorleif Olsson

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Last Update: Thursday, February 13, 2003